Darren Gest is a Partner in Deloitte's Human Capital practice and a market leader in Retail and Consumer Products. With deep expertise advising some of the largest and most complex organizations, Darren helps business executives navigate the evolving demands of work — from talent and capability building to organizational design, digital adoption, and the future of work.
A sought-after voice in the Consumer industry, Darren regularly speaks and publishes on the human capital issues shaping the space, including workforce transformation in food and beverage, pay equity, enterprise operating model design, and technology-driven change. He is also a co-author of the James Beard Foundation Independent Restaurant Report.
Beyond client work, Darren is deeply committed to the communities he is part of. He serves on the Board of Directors for Vanderbilt University and is a Co-Founder of Chicago Chefs Cook.