Darren Maxwell

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ABOUT DARREN MAXWELL

An experienced, passionate and highly motivated leader with ambition to progress. Over 20 years experience in retail, including 11 years as a General Store Manager, leading a diverse range of flagship/superstores. An open, authentic and approachable style, delivering results through others by working collaboratively and with integrity of approach. Customer focused with a strong commercial and organisational awareness. Driven by continuous improvement and has a genuine interest in people, focusing on individual and team development. SKILLS • Exemplary leader with a proven track record of developing high performing teams across multiple business areas and ability to coach key stake holders effectively regardless of hierarchy. • Calm and focused in challenging and ambiguous environments, taking swift and effective action when required, balanced with considered analysis where appropriate. • Skilled communicator in presentations, correspondence and discussions, across all levels of stakeholders. Extensive experience in tailoring clear and relevant messages to the needs of my audience. • Strong customer centric approach enabling proactive leadership and implementation. • Authentic and inclusive leadership style empowering colleagues to build capability and fulfil their potential. • Passionate people developer, encouraging a growth mind-set personally and in others, to deliver transformational change.