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thinking around resilience , adaptability and human potential .
“ The biggest challenge is to continue evolving and adapting our business to be able to deal with and manage ever-more-complex supply chains ,” Darren explained in the aforementioned interview .
“ At the same time , I don ’ t want to damage the amazing culture we have at Unipart . It ’ s something we have to continue protecting and nurturing . Managing those two challenges in parallel is a big challenge in itself , but I really do enjoy that element of the role .”
Darren ’ s background in finance and management undoubtedly primes him to view supply chains as complex , interconnected systems that require nuanced understanding and strategic leadership .
As CEO , he actively visits sites and meets people across Unipart ’ s diverse business spectrum , enabling him to maintain a deep connection with the organisation ’ s culture while simultaneously addressing complex business challenges .
Why people are your greatest asset Darren understands that effective stakeholder engagement requires a delicate balance between evolution and preservation . In his role he balances the need to adapt to increasingly complex supply chains with preserving the exceptional culture that defines Unipart .
This approach demonstrates his sophisticated understanding that true stakeholder engagement is not about
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