the people agenda
I’m a strategic people leader with 25+ years of global HR experience, focused on transformation, change, and value creation.
From Consultant to Executive Coach to Chief People Officer, I’ve worked with startups, PE-backed firms and multinationals, designing and implementing talent, culture and organisational strategies that drive performance and get results.
I provide embedded, fractional and advisory HR support, delivering practical, hands-on solutions that accelerate businesses success.
Founder
Driving Impactful Results by Aligning People Strategy and Operations Across Three Critical Areas
Ensuring the Company’s Structure, Processes, and People are Aligned to Achieve Results.
High-Performing HR Teams & People Strategy, Organisational Design, Process Efficiency, Leadership Alignment, Culture & Engagement.
Driving Efficiency, Agility and Business Impact.
Helping Businesses Navigate Transitions with Confidence and Precision.
Designing / Implementing Change Management and Transformation Programs, M&A Support, Workforce Integration, Organisational Design.
Seamless Transitions and Minimised Disruption.
Creating a Culture and Structure That Drives Sustained Engagement and Results.
Talent Mapping, Exec Coaching, Succession Planning, Capability Building, Leadership Development, Embedding High-Performance Frameworks.
Enhanced Leadership, Capability and Results.
Flexible Solutions Tailored to Meet your Organisation’s Needs, from Strategic Guidance to Hands-On Leadership
Ensuring the Company’s Structure, Processes, and People are Aligned to Achieve Results.
I Act as a Fractional HR Leader, Dedicating a Set Number of Days or Hours to Your Organisation.
Access to Impactful Senior Expertise, Driving Results Without Overextending Resources.
Helping Businesses Navigate Transitions with Confidence and Precision.
I Work Closely with Teams, Providing Leadership and Direct Execution Across Key People Priorities.
Seamless Integration Into Your Business, Ensuring Strategy is Translated Into Tangible Outcomes.
Creating a Culture and Structure That Drives Sustained Engagement and Results.
Short-Term Engagements, Proving Expert Insight, Guidance and Actionable Recommendations.
Clarity and Confidence to Make Informed Impactful Decisions.
“The journey at the portfolio company was a difficult one and required resilience, a strong moral compass and a strong experience base. While it was a tough journey, it was a pleasure having Darren there in the trenches with me and I would recommend him to anyone.”
Managing Partner, Bain Capital
“To his credit, Darren is the most strategic Chief People Officer I have ever worked with. He is commercially orientated and a great people coach. He was a fantastic support to me during a period of significant change.“
CEO, Havas Media Group
“As a founder I had not experienced the value of a strategic and operational people partner before. Darren is a true partner. Challenging and supportive. Direct and empathetic. If you have the chance to work with him, you should not hesitate. It is one of the best hiring decisions I have made in my career.”
CEO, Berlin Brands Group
“What sets Darren apart from most senior HR professionals is his ability to work with and engage with people at any level of the business. He is a true People Partner and adds significant value.”
COO, Ministry of Sound Group
“Darren joined McCann at a time when the business had a need to establish a professional and highly credible HR function. He brought with him a significant amount of knowledge and experience, to deliver the best-in-class HR operation we have today.“
CEO, McCann Manchester
With over 25 years of experience, I’ve seen the same pain points across industries. Leadership misalignment, talent retention struggles, change resistance, organisational challenges and underperforming teams.
The future of work demands agility, not just from organisations, but from HR leaders too, which is why I founded Growthscope to deliver practical, results-driven solutions that help businesses adapt, evolve and thrive.
Transformational Change
People Strategy
HR Function Leadership
Leadership
Organisational Design
Hybrid Working
High Performance
Employee Value Proposition
Talent Mapping
Culture
Employee Experience
I.P.O Support
Executive Coaching
International Expansion
High Performance
Start-Up Support
Private Equity / V.C / Investors
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