Catalyst
Darren Stewart is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles. Currently serving as the Director of Finance at Catalyst since February 2024, Darren is also a member of the Governing Body at South Eastern Regional College since December 2020. Previously, Darren held significant positions including Group Finance Director at INSPIRE WELLBEING and Henderson Group, where responsibilities included leading finance and IT functions, developing business strategies, and supporting performance. A background in corporate accounting at CME Group and commercial finance and change management at Diageo further highlights Darren's expertise. Earlier career stages included various senior finance positions at Ulster Bank and a foundation in auditing at EY. Darren holds an ACA from Chartered Accountants Ireland, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Queen's University Belfast, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the same institution.
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Catalyst
Catalyst is an independent, non-profit science and technology hub focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland. The epicentre of innovation in Northern Ireland, we provide everything that innovators and entrepreneurs need to reach higher and succeed faster – a home, a powerful community, enhanced by international networks of venture capital, and market development support. Inclusivity is at the core of what we do at Catalyst, we are working to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing opportunities in the innovation economy, such as access to entrepreneurship and learning the skills to innovate. We invest, pro bono, all surplus profits from our property portfolio into nurturing a community-led innovation ecosystem that supports technology-focused startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators so they can create, scale, and flourish.