Petroplan appoints Brown regional director EMEA

Specialist energy talent acquisition group Petroplan has appointed Darren Brown as regional director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Brown joins Petroplan with more than 25 years of recruitment experience, with specialisms in 360 contract and permanent recruitment at both director and operational levels.

Brown has experience across industries including oil & gas, petrochemical, rail, civil, property, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and design & automotive. 

As regional director for EMEA, Brown is responsible for driving the largest region within Petroplan’s operations, leading from the front to grow the region, develop a successful working culture, upskill the team and increase profitability.

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