Darren Richardson

Darren Richardson is an experienced creative leader currently serving as Director of Creative, Content & Production for EMEA at SharkNinja since April 2024, where responsibilities include overseeing the internal creative agency and developing localized product-centric content. Prior to this role, Darren held the position of Global Chief Creative & Technology Officer at VIVALDI_ from September 2022 to April 2024, focusing on creative governance and brand reinvention. With a notable tenure at VMLY&R as Global Chief Creative Technologist and Global Client Executive Creative Director, and as CCO/Managing Director at Havas, Darren has a strong track record of leading award-winning creative teams. Career highlights include significant roles at BBDO Worldwide and Crispin Porter Bogusky, as well as contributions as a writer and judge for notable advertising platforms. Darren holds a degree in Information Technology with a focus on New Media from Anglia Ruskin University.