Darren Pope

Darren Pope is an experienced financial executive with a strong background in audit and governance. Currently serving as Chair of the Audit Committee at Starling Bank and Hargreaves Lansdown, Darren has held prominent roles including Non Executive Director and Chair of Audit at Network International, as well as Non Executive Director and Remuneration Committee Chair at Virgin Money. Previous positions include Chairperson at HSBC Innovation Banking, and various leadership roles at Equiniti, TSB Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, Egg, and Prudential plc. Darren's career reflects a deep expertise in financial management, strategic oversight, and corporate governance.