Qualifications and Experience -

Career Highlights

Consultant to the Research Consortium for School Health and Nutrition that supports the School Meals Coalition
Consultant at the Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition
Head of public affairs at Rothamsted, the longest running Agricultural research establishment in the world
Private Secretary to the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, where I helped shape his strategy on global food security
Policy manager for obesity at the Department of Health
Policy manager on ‘mad cow disease’ at the Department of Health
Scientific officer at the Food Standards Agency
Doctoral scientist in the the field of understanding how biochemical mechanisms in the body influence eating behaviour in the context of obesity.

Qualifications

PhD. in Human Energy Metabolism in Obesity
MSc. in Human Nutrition
BSc (Hons). in Food Science
Diploma in Tropical Medicine (London School of Hygiene)
Association of Project Management Professional (APMP)
PRINCE2 Practitioner
Developed Vetted security clearance

Testimonials

What some of my clients have to say about me

His Excellency John Kufuor

Former President of Ghana (2001–2009) and Chairperson of the African Union (2007–2008)

"Darren’s briefings and presentations have been an essential part of the Global Panel’s success over the last few years.”

Sir John Beddington

Former UK Chief Scientific Adviser (2007-2012) and Professor at Oxford University

“Darren has a deep understanding of nutrition, agriculture and food systems and is able to articulate this in a manner appropriate to different audiences.”

Emmy Simmons

Member of the the Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition

“Darren has brought focus and professionalism. He has facilitated dialogues in ways that have brought diverse voices into conversation and advanced understanding of complex challenges in food systems.”

My work on genetically modified experimental wheat trials at Rothamsted Research was recognised by the Science Media Centre as one of the best science communications achievements in their 10 year anniversary celebrations.

Career Highlights​