Darren Given, Swifts SuperValu manager

Age: 33

Works at: Swifts SuperValu

Job Title: Manager

An award-winning retailer credited by peers as an “innovative thinker”, Given had his first taste in retailing selling bread in the school holidays at age 13. He became a trainee manager at Culmore Mace service station before moving on to management positions at Lidl, Centra and SuperValu. He became manager of Swifts SuperValu in 2005 and has achieved a sales increase every year despite increased competition.

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