Darren Johnson appointed to Farnborough International board

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Sam Pither

Farnborough International has appointed media, events and B2B specialist Darren Johnson to its board as non-executive director.

The brand, known for delivering Farnborough International Airshow and a range of other events, as well as Farnborough International Studios, expects Johnson’s appointment to support the progression of its sustainable growth strategy.

He brings more than 20 years’ experience in business strategy, scaleup and value creation, having help leadership roles In organisations such as Reed Exhibitions and Kodak Alaris, along with his current role as Global Practice Lead, Events at Collingwood Advisory.

Johnson is a member of the UK Events Industry Board, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and a past Chair of the UK Association of Event Organisers. In his role on the board, Johnson will be supporting the board in maintaining and developing Farnborough International’s reputation in the global events space.

Darren Johnson said: “Farnborough International is at a pivotal position in its journey to becoming a globally recognised organisation. With extensive expansion plans in place, I look forward to working with Gareth and the team to strengthen Farnborough’s value proposition and commercial models to achieve its ambitious objectives.”

Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, added: “Darren’s appointment signifies the next era of our growth strategy for Farnborough International, which will see our dynamic business bolster its position in the market and expand into new sectors across the exhibition and event industries.

“Darren’s vast experience in transformation and value development will support us in driving the business forward. We are thrilled Darren has joined the board at this incredibly exciting time for the organisation.”

Featured image credit: Farnborough International

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.