Darren Watkins

Darren Watkins is an accomplished sales executive with extensive experience in the technology sector, currently serving as an Enterprise Account Executive at Starburst since November 2023, focusing on the Asia-Pacific & Japan region. Prior experience includes roles at Confluent, where Darren worked as an Enterprise Account Executive from July 2019 to October 2023, driving enterprise data solutions. At Acquia, from July 2015 to May 2019, Darren held positions as Japan Representative and Senior Director of Channel Sales for Asia Pacific & Japan, successfully establishing a Tokyo office and expanding the partner ecosystem. Previous roles at Salesforce, Concep, Edward Jones, and Asgard Wealth Solutions provide a strong foundation in business development, project management, and strategic partnerships. Darren holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Western Australia, as well as degrees in Information Systems and Commerce.