Darren Toms

Darren Toms – Lead Facilitator & Keynote Speaker

Since 1998, Darren has been delivering dynamic virtual and in-person sessions to diverse audiences worldwide. With a rich 18-year career at JP Morgan spanning London, Tokyo, and New York, Darren brings deep industry expertise rooted in the world of corporate training.

Beginning his training journey in 1998 leading a training function for JP Morgan in the UK, Darren has since evolved into a global leadership coach and facilitator. Since 2011, he has travelled extensively across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, partnering with numerous Fortune 500 companies to drive leadership development, organisational transformation, and enhanced communication.

Darren’s training and facilitation expertise covers leadership development, effective communication, mental toughness, and well-being. He has worked across sectors and cultures, coaching professionals at every level—from emerging managers to C-suite executives—and has positively impacted nearly one million participants to date.

Known for creating psychologically safe, engaging learning environments, Darren blends humour, storytelling, and real-world insights—often drawn from his own experiences and lessons learned—to challenge participants while making complex concepts accessible. As a native English speaker, Darren excels in delivering clear, relatable content tailored to culturally diverse teams.

Darren went on to build and lead a successful training business in the UK for over 16 years. Now based in Dubai, Darren continues to design and deliver unique learning experiences for international clients across industries.