DARREN PANNELL
GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
- Department: The Board
- Started STR Group: 2012
- Experience: Darren Pannell has accumulated over a decade of recruitment experience at STR, specialising in permanent recruitment within highly regulated manufacturing sectors such as pharma, medical devices and engineering. He has developed strong expertise in delivering RPO, permanent and international recruitment solutions, alongside leading technology integration initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across the business.
- Leadership: In leadership roles since 2015, Darren has driven significant business growth, including co-building the Blackfield Associates brand into a successful, international operation. As Group Director of Operations and Board member, he oversees multiple business units and leads a significant headcount, contributing to overall group strategy. His leadership focuses on scaling operations, improving infrastructure and supporting continued international expansion.
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THE TEAM
Meet our leadership team
DARREN DAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CLIVE HUTCHINGS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
JAMES ROLFE
GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR
JOANNE SMITH
HR DIRECTOR
ROSS SANDERSON
GROUP DIRECTOR OF SOLUTIONS
FRANCES MOORE
GROUP MARKETING DIRECTOR
DAVID JAMES
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
EMMA REES
GROUP LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
NATHAN SUTTON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JEREMY ROSS-CLYNE
GROUP IT DIRECTOR
HEIDI WOODS
BIDS MANAGER
WILL WINFIELD
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR