Darren S.

About Darren S.

As a driven professional with a proven aptitude for leadership, creative problem-solving, and strategic planning, I offer extensive expertise in the 360 Recruitment model. With a strong track record of achievement, I have successfully navigated the dynamic landscapes of the oil, gas, energy, and infrastructure sectors. My ability to recognize opportunities and develop innovative, results-oriented solutions consistently distinguishes me from others in my field.I am dedicated to cultivating meaningful partnerships and executing forward-thinking strategies that align with client objectives. By spearheading initiatives that encourage collaboration and deliver long-term value, I aim to exceed expectations and contribute to enduring success.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Global Edge Group

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Lead a strategic team of business development associates, driving global growth across oil, gas, LNG, energy, power, and infrastructure sectors.Share global P&L responsibility with the executive leadership team, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and expansion strategy.Fully accountable for the company’s operations in Qatar, while also leading successful BD market launches in Canada and Guyana.Act as Global Executive Sponsor for major clients, supporting commercial solutions, project execution planning, and long-term talent strategy.Collaborate closely with technical and delivery leadership to align BD activities with client and project needs.Consistently secure early entry into high-value capital projects, positioning The Global Edge as a long-term strategic partner.Superpower: Breaking into billion-dollar projects at inception—staffing the Project Management Team (PMT) and leading recruitment from FEED/design through commissioning and operations. Awards:• 3× Top Gun Award• 3× Account Manager of the Year• 3× Recruitment Title of the Year• 2× Ambassador of the Year

Education

• University of the West of Scotland

  Higher National Certificate (HNC), Mechanical, Electronic and Electrical Engineering

  1994 — 1994

• Hofstra University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration with a concentration in management

  2011 — 2011

• Glasgow Caledonian University

  Higher National Diploma (HND), Business management and Information

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Contract Recruitment
• Oil & Gas
• Procurement
• Project Control
• Construction
• Petroleum
• Energy
• Project Management
• Upstream
• Global Business Development
• Sourcing
• Client Interfacing
• Rail
• Drilling Engineering
• Permanent Placement
• Light Rail
• Internal Communications
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Client Relationship Building
• Offshore Drilling
• Crm
• Subsea Engineering
• International Business
• Petrochemical
• Recruiting
• Team Motivator
• Infrastructure
• Infrastructure Projects
• Talent Acquisition
• Drilling
• Business Development
• Onshore
• Process Safety
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Executive Search
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Lng