Darren Thompson

Darren Thompson has an extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Darren started their career in 2000 as a Marketing Manager at James Hardie Building Products. Darren then transitioned into various IT roles within the same company, including IT Program Manager and Regional IT Manager - ANZ.

In 2004, Darren joined PepsiCo as the IS Business Applications Manager, where they managed the company's enterprise solutions. Darren also served as the Project/Integration Manager for their ERP Program and later became the Head of Enterprise Solutions - ANZ.

Darren moved on to Super Retail Group in 2012, where they held positions as a Senior Project Manager & Technical Lead and an IT Program Director - M&A Integration.

In 2017, they joined Goodman Fielder as the Group Head of IT Operations & Infrastructure Services, overseeing the company's IT operations. Darren later took on the role of Group Head of IT Commercial & Governance.

Darren's career then led him to Essential Energy, where they served as the Head of eTech (IT) Operations and Technology Lead for the ERP Transformation Program. Darren later became the IT Business Partner and Head of Enterprise Applications.

At Yancoal Australia Ltd, Darren worked as the ICT Delivery Lead, responsible for delivering IT solutions.

Currently, Darren holds the position of Head of IT Operations and Architecture Services at Transgrid.

Darren's diverse work experience demonstrates their expertise in IT operations, project management, and leadership roles across multiple industries.

Darren Thompson obtained a Diploma in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from TAFE NSW between 1991 and 1996. Darren also holds additional certifications including a PRINCE2 2009 Practitioner from APMG International, obtained in February 2017, and a PRINCE2 Foundation Certification from the same institution, obtained in 2016.