Darren McDermott

Darren McDermott is an accomplished professional in the aviation sales and business development sector, currently serving as General Manager Sales at Virgin Australia since February 2020. McDermott's extensive experience includes key roles such as Head of Aviation Business Development at Cairns Airport, where collaboration with global airline partners was pivotal in enhancing flight services, and various leadership positions at Qantas spanning 17 years, focusing on global sales development, commercial strategy, and corporate dealing. An educational background in Business, Finance, and Management from the University of Technology, Sydney, along with hands-on experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, underscores a blend of strategic and operational expertise.