Darren Henderson

Darren Henderson is an experienced marketing professional with a strong background in the entertainment and gaming industries. Currently serving as Marketing Manager for the Games Global Brand Team at Mattel, Inc., Darren oversees marketing efforts for Kids & Preschool, Party, and Strategy Games. Previous roles at Mattel include Associate Marketing Manager focusing on Kids Evergreen and Adult Party Games, as well as a summer internship in brand management for Hot Wheels and Barbie. Prior to joining Mattel, Darren was an MBA candidate at the University of California, Irvine, specializing in brand management and marketing, and gained consulting experience at Joycity Annex, enhancing game development and monetization strategies. With a career start at GSN, Darren advanced through various positions, ultimately becoming General Manager of MMOHuts and OnRPG, while also serving as Editor-in-Chief at OnRPG.com. Darren holds an MBA in International Brand Management from the University of California, Irvine, and a BBA in International Marketing from the University of California, Riverside.