Why identifying our passion is the key to shifting our future into a brighter direction. A new framework and way of thinking about taking control of our careers.
Darren Menabney was born in the UK but grew up and lived most of his life in Toronto, Canada. After graduating from the University of Toronto, he spent over twenty years working for the federal government in Canada, in the Departments of Revenue, Industry, Foreign Affairs, and Defense. His roles were consistently outward-looking, focusing on building and strengthening partnerships.
After moving to Tokyo in 2011 and enrolling in the MBA program at GLOBIS University, he made a conscious effort to re-brand and pivot into a second career in Japan. Since receiving his MBA in 2013, Menabney leads and manages the global HR program at the world headquarters of Ricoh Company Ltd in Tokyo.
As part-time faculty at GLOBIS University School of Management, Menabney teaches a course on Business Presentation to MBA students. At GLOBIS, he also works with new students from outside Japan, helping them develop their cross-cultural skills and transition into a new, global business culture.
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