Darren Campbell — CEO

I help organisations turn strategy into reality — driving transformation through technology, innovation, and people. Over the past 15 years, I’ve led functions across Innovation, Cloud Consulting and learning to deliver measurable growth, cultural change, and sustained impact. As Head of Startup Catalyst at Capgemini, I scaled a global corporate–startup partnering function that strengthens go-to-market offerings and influences sales opportunities. Before that, I scaled the revenue of a UK consulting practice, launched an award-winning global technical learning program that upskilled employees worldwide, and helped enterprises across EMEA modernise delivery and strategy execution. Alongside my corporate work, I serve as a Non-Executive Director, startup mentor, and executive coach, supporting founders and business leaders to grow with clarity, resilience, and purpose. I’m passionate about helping talented people and ambitious organisations move from vision to execution — and from good to exceptional. My Expertise: ✔ International and Cross-Cultural Management ✔ Business transformation and change ✔ Technology & Innovation ✔ Enterprise-Startup Ecosystem Adoption / Open Innovation ✔ Leadership Development & Talent Growth ✔ Operational Excellence What Drives Me? I embrace change in all contexts of life and business!! Professionally... I am passionate about bridging the gap between startups and enterprises, helping organizations harness disruptive innovation while ensuring sustainable and scalable growth. I believe in empowering people through leadership development, coaching, and mentoring, creating resilient, future-ready organisations. Let’s Connect! I am open to discussions regarding: 🔹 Innovation and enterprise-startup partnerships 🔹 Leadership development, coaching, and talent growth 🔹 Advisory and Non-Executive Director (NED) roles in high-growth businesses and technology-driven organizations

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and consulting expert with a focus on leadership development and business transformation.

Location: Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

Experience: 20 yrs 7 mos

Skills

Startups
Business Development
Leadership Development
Coaching
Change Management
Employee Learning & Development
Consulting
Professional Services
Project Management
Enterprise Architecture
Business Coaching
Strategy

Career Highlights

Led global corporate-startup partnerships at Capgemini.
Established award-winning global technical learning program.
Served as Non-Executive Director and startup mentor.

Work Experience

Founder Institute

Business Mentor (11 mos)

Help to Grow Mentor Programme

Business Mentor & Coach (3 yrs 5 mos)

Capgemini

Global Head Of Startup Catalyst (4 yrs 2 mos)

Head of Global Technical Learning (1 yr 7 mos)

Head of UK Cloud Infrastructure Technical Practice (3 yrs 7 mos)

Deputy Head of Global Architecture Practice / UK Regional Leader (1 yr 8 mos)

Global Leader Development Facilitator (12 yrs 2 mos)

Managing Consultant (4 yrs 9 mos)

Genesis Sun

Non Executive Director (4 yrs 9 mos)

Connect Reading

Board Trustee (2 yrs 9 mos)

The Careers & Enterprise Company

Enterprise Advisor (3 yrs 6 mos)

Siemens

Lead Consultant (4 yrs 7 mos)

Education

Professional Diploma in Management at The Open University

Darren Campbell

CEO

Wokingham, England, United Kingdom20 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led global corporate-startup partnerships at Capgemini.
Established award-winning global technical learning program.
Served as Non-Executive Director and startup mentor.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and consulting expert with a focus on leadership development and business transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

StartupsBusiness DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentCoachingChange ManagementEmployee Learning & DevelopmentConsultingProfessional ServicesProject ManagementEnterprise ArchitectureBusiness CoachingStrategy

Other Skills

Bid WritingBoard of DirectorsBusiness AcumenBusiness AdvisingBusiness TransformationCharitiesConsultancyCross-Cultural Communication SkillsCross-functional Team LeadershipDigital StrategyEntrepreneurshipIT ManagementIT StrategyIT TransformationInternational Business

About

Experience

Founder institute

Business Mentor

Apr 2025 – Present · 11 mos

I provide mentoring interventions to help pre-seed Stage Tech Startup founders develop themselves and their businesses.

Help to grow mentor programme

Business Mentor & Coach

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

I provide a combination of mentoring and coaching interventions that help UK Entrepreneurs & small business leaders to develop themselves, improve improve business performance, and ultimately scale their businesses.

Business CoachingLeadership MentoringBusiness AdvisingLeadership Development

Capgemini

6 roles

Global Head Of Startup Catalyst

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

I spearhead the development, global adoption and ongoing operation of the corporate Startup partnering function within Capgemini Ventures. This continuously onboards and manages a large portfolio of industry-disrupting innovative Startups, enhancing Capgemini’s offerings & internal delivery capabilities.

StartupsEntrepreneurshipProgram ManagementChange ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCross-Cultural Communication Skills

Head of Global Technical Learning

Promoted

May 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

I established a function that upskilled a global workforce in technical topics, preparing Capgemini for rapidly changing market needs.

Change ManagementEntrepreneurshipProgram ManagementCross-Cultural Communication SkillsEmployee Learning & Development

Head of UK Cloud Infrastructure Technical Practice

Sep 2016 – Apr 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

I managed UK Technical group during a period of significant growth and profitability.

Professional ServicesConsultingOperations ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPeople Management

Deputy Head of Global Architecture Practice / UK Regional Leader

Jan 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

I played an instrumental role in establishing and managing the operation of Global Professional Services Architecture group, whilst being solely responsible for managing the operation of the UK region.

Professional ServicesConsultingOperations ManagementBusiness DevelopmentPeople ManagementInternational Business

Global Leader Development Facilitator

Promoted

Jan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

I facilitate global leadership and management development programs, enhancing the skills and capabilities of high potential individuals whose experiences range from Manager to Senior Director level.

Leadership DevelopmentLarge Group FacilitationCross-Cultural Communication SkillsCoachingMentoring

Managing Consultant

Apr 2010 – Jan 2015 · 4 yrs 9 mos

I successfully delivered technology transformation Projects & initiatives across various UK and Nordic-based Clients. Held roles as Chief Architect, Enterprise Architect, and Project Manager for Client engagements, whilst contributing to individual new business and leading Project organisations working across multiple global locations & 3rd party organisations.

Enterprise ArchitectureProject ManagementDigital StrategyConsultingBusiness Development

Genesis sun

Non Executive Director

Jun 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

I serve as a member of the board of directors of this UK social enterprise, contributing to the strategic direction and providing advisory support to the Managing Director

Business CoachingLeadership MentoringBusiness AdvisingLeadership Development

Connect reading

Board Trustee

Jan 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

I served as a member of the board of directors of this UK Charity organisation, contributing to its strategic direction and governance. Led the trustee recruitment program, resulting in a restructured board, and chaired the People & Culture sub-committee.

Board of DirectorsStrategyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness AdvisingNonprofit Organizations

The careers & enterprise company

Enterprise Advisor

Jun 2019 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos · United Kingdom

I supported schools with definition & execution of their careers strategies, whilst helping them build sustainable relationships with the world of business.

Board of DirectorsStrategyProject ManagementCharitiesLeadership Development

Siemens

Lead Consultant

Sep 2005 – Apr 2010 · 4 yrs 7 mos · United Kingdom

I executed a diverse array of Project Management, IT Enterprise Architecture, Technology Management and Service Architecture for Siemens’ Clients. These roles encompassed supporting bids and Project delivery roles.

CoachingRelationship DevelopmentConsultingStrategyLeadership