Darryl Sparey (Chart.PR, FPRCA, FCIPR)

Darryl Sparey is a highly accomplished and experienced professional in the fields of sales, marketing, PR, and communications. He is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Hard Numbers, a leading performance-driven marketing and communications consultancy that delivers demand generation campaigns with a demonstrable return on investment. Darryl's career journey began after graduating with a BA (Hons) in English from the University of Reading, where he developed a passion for business development and driving revenue for private, PE-backed, and FTSE100 organizations. He has worked in various top positions in different companies, including as New Business Director at Mediaworks Online Marketing, Managing Director at Media Report, and most notably as Business Development Director at Hotwire, where he honed his PR and communications skills in the tech industry. Darryl's expertise in digital marketing, search engine optimization, and brand awareness has earned him membership of various professional bodies such as CIPR, PRCA, and AMEC. He is also a proud father and has a keen interest in personal development.