Darren Cook

Experience

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  Western Union Business Solutions

  Oct 2002 - Feb 2014

  Marketing Director | Partnerships Manager | Sales Manager

  In May 2012 I was promoted into a newly created role, Director, Brand Assets Marketing. My responsibilities included the establishment and management of the Brand Assets Marketing team, identifying, developing and executing, integrated marketing campaigns through the agent network that leveraged the global suite of Western Union products and services.in March 2010 I took on the role of Channel Marketing Manager for Asia Pacific. I was responsible for the development of a partner referral program that contributed to the sales and marketing strategy and financial objectives in Asia Pacific.Western Union acquired Custom House in September 2009, rebranding the business as Western Union Business Solutions.In May 2007 I moved into the role of Corporate Payments Manager, accountable for the development of the enterprise, corporate payments strategy in Australia.In May 2005 I was promoted to the role of Business Development Manager where I was responsible for supporting and developing the skills of the business development team to acquire, retain and grow the portfolio of corporate foreign exchange customersIn October 2002 I commenced with Custom House Currency Exchange in the role of Business Development Executive. Show less

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  CIPS Australasia

  Nov 2014 - May 2015

  Head of Business Development (ANZ)

  As Head of Business Development in Australia I was responsible for the creation and management of the business development team, the holistic sale of all CIPS products and services, developing customer relationships leading to long-term engagement and continued profitable business which delivers a positive net financial return.

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  Socialsuite

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Business Development Manager (Australia)

  In this role I was responsible for achieving company revenue targets, maintaining and expanding the customer base and generating awareness of the business brand, products and services.

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  Thomson Reuters

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  Business Development Manager (Southern Region)

  In the role of Business Development Manager for Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, I was responsible for providing research solutions to tax professionals, achieving revenue targets, maintaining and expanding the customer base (including subscription renewals) and generating awareness of tax and accounting solutions, in particular through social media.

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  AFEX

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2020

  In this role I was accountable for the creation and implementation of the integrated payment solutions sales and marketing strategy for APAC. Plus leading and mentoring teams in Melbourne and Sydney to identify, execute and cultivate Customer and Partnership opportunities through the implementation of AFEX`s payment solutions and API`s . In consultation with the Director Sales ANZ, I was responsible for determining the annual strategy, revenue targets and goals and thereafter responsible for the control and management of the business development operational finances to ensure effective cost control and net margin management. Show less

  • Senior Product Manager (Business Software)

    Oct 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Head of Integrated Solutions & Partnerships (APAC)

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Business Development Manager-Integrated Solutions (APAC)

    Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
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  StarRez, Inc.

  Nov 2020 - now

  • Senior Project Manager (Strategic Programs-PMO)

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Technical Project Manager (Security)

    Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Delivery Manager (Product & Technology)

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Delivery Manager (Platform Engineering Team)

    Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Product Manager

    Nov 2020 - Sept 2021