DARREN RING
Senior Consultant
Darren is a senior strategy, research and commercial consultant with over 18 years’ experience across events, sport, place and business. He has been a trusted advisor to rights holders, governing bodies and destinations to develop strong evidence-based insights to inform key strategic decisions – maximising returns on investment and benefits across social and economic outcomes.
Since joining MI in 2019, Darren has led the delivery of strategy planning and research, social and economic evaluation and led the case for change and community consultation for business case submissions across public and private sectors, across Australia and the world.
Darren has also delivered strategic services for the Federal Office for Sport, NSW Office of Sport, Infrastructure Tasmania, VenuesWest, Venues Canberra, Venues NSW, Singapore Sports Hub, Rugby Australia, Football Australia, Tennis Australia, NSW Rugby, Basketball NSW, State of Qatar, Copenhagen Convention Bureau, Australian Turf Club, Australian Federal Government and Te Papa Museum bringing breadth and depth to this experience.
Recent achievements led by Darren include:
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Federal Office for Sport Strategic Event Investment Model
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Accor Stadium Roof Business Case (Cap Ex $400m+)
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UTAS Stadium Redevelopment Options Commercial Modelling (Cap Ex $130m)
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NSW Indoor Velodrome Business Case (Cap Ex ~$100m)
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ATC Royal Randwick Hotel Social and Economic Impact Assessment (Cap Ex $92m)
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Kogarah War Memorial Pool Business Case (Cap Ex ~$75m)
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Glenorchy War Memorial Pool Asset Options Analysis (Cap Ex ~75m)
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Dial Park Optimal Capacity Commercial Model (Cap Ex $25m)
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VenuesWest Strategic Asset Plan Demand Assessment
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Copenhagen Convention Bureau Global Risk Industry Paper Tourism and Events Queensland Event Economic Impact Studies (Various)
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Sydney Showground Brand Research Program
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Basketball NSW Membership Model Study
Prior to MI, Darren led the strategy, research and insight functions at Nielsen Sport (formerly Repucom), TEG (Parent of Ticketek), 10 Thousand Feet Strategic Market Research and Allianz Australia.
Darren is a keen sports and music enthusiast with a passion for protecting the ocean and wildlife across the world. He loves to travel, experience new cultures and be involved in community activities. Now the busy father of twins he is focused about maximising social, economic and environmental legacy impacts that sport and music can bring for our next generation.”