Darren is a respected leader in the Australian water industry with extensive experience in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, and regulatory engagement. He joined Sydney Water after serving as Managing Director of Hunter Water from 2020 to 2025, where he led major initiatives to strengthen water security and resilience for the Hunter region.

During his tenure at Hunter Water, Darren oversaw the development and implementation of a culture and strategy led by customer and community values, development of the Lower Hunter Water Security Plan and commenced construction of the Belmont Desalination Plant, the region’s first new water source in 30 years.

Darren is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, empowering teams to deliver sustainable solutions that meet the needs of customers and communities. His leadership is focused on creating value through strategic partnerships and forward-thinking initiatives.

Darren is Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) with Honours from the University of NSW and a Masters of Engineering Management from the University of Technology Sydney.

Darren is currently a director of the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA). He is also a former member of the Advisory Board for the Newcastle Institute of Energy and Resources and a former Director of the Committee for the Hunter.