Darain Faraz

Darain Faraz, is a seasoned Marketing & PR leader with impressive stints at MySpace, WWF, and most recently he was International Brand Marketing Director during his successful 11-year tenure at LinkedIn.  Since then, he co-founded Braver, a talent consultancy reshaping the UK Marketing & Communications industry since 2023. Braver champions diversity as a core asset, striving to create inclusive environments where varied perspectives, such as ethnicity, socio-economic background, sexuality and neurodiversity, thrive. Braver's mission is to recognise the value in diverse thinking and foster truly representative workforces. Darain also co-founded People Like Us in 2019, a not-for-profit supporting UK professionals of Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and minority ethnic backgrounds in media and communications. The organisation offers networking events, career support, and advocates for fair pay and inclusivity.