Darren Burns

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DISC Type : Di

Head of Information Technology at Octric Semiconductors Ltd

Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Darren Burns is the Head of IT at Octric Semiconductors, where he leads enterprise technology strategy to foster business growth and innovation. His experience includes managing IT operations and digital product delivery at Zentia UK. He holds a Bachelors degree from Northumbria University, focusing on business and management.

Darrens initial experience at Octric Semiconductors left a strong impression on him, particularly the enthusiasm, shared purpose, and momentum across the teams. He values a fast-paced and aligned work environment where contributions are part of a larger, shared goal.

He is enthusiastic about joining companies with a clear and compelling journey, encouraging others to join him.

Personality Overview

Conviction Driven

Confident

Impact-Oriented

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

IT Transformation
His career focuses on evolving enterprise technology, ensuring systems are resilient, scalable, and aligned with business goals to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Agile Delivery
In previous roles, he was responsible for MVP definition, backlog prioritization, and agile delivery to provide value across manufacturing, sales, and customer-facing teams.
Team Momentum
He has publicly expressed his appreciation for enthusiastic teams that have a strong sense of alignment and shared purpose.

Media Appearances

Darren has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Head of Information Technology at Octric Semiconductors Ltd
1-2024 - 12-2025
Senior Information Technology Manager at Zentia - UK
10-2022 - 1-2024
IT Manager at Zentia - UK
4-2021 - 10-2022
Information Technology Service Delivery Manager at Zentia - UK
7-2019 - 4-2021
IT Provider Manager at Zentia - UK

Education

Bachelor's degree from Northumbria University
Education details unavailable from Springfield Comp

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Exp : 19 Location : Gateshead, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Information Technology at Octric Semiconductors Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Darren

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Darren is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Darren

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Darren move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Darren take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Darren

Personality Compatibility


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