Mr. Darren L. Henry is from Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a Purdue University undergraduate alumnus with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. While an undergraduate student, Mr. Henry was a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and actively involved in the Indianapolis community through INROADS, Inc., assisting Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Lighthouse Mission, and Habitat for Humanity.

Upon graduation, Mr. Henry worked as a consultant for several years in pharmaceutical manufacturing for clients such as BioPort Corp., Schering Plough Products, LLC in Manatí, Puerto Rico, and Eli Lilly & Co. In 2005, he received a call from the legendary Dr. Cornell A. Bell summoning him to return to Purdue to pursue his Master in Business Administration.

While in business school, Mr. Henry spent most of his time mentoring undergraduate students in the Business Opportunity Program. He developed strong bonds with the students after serving as their course instructor for MGMT 243, "Contemporary Thought of Minorities in Management." He also served as Vice President for the Krannert Graduate Society of Black Managers (KGSBM) handling alumni relations and community outreach. Under Mr. Henry’s direction, KGSBM was able to substantially donate to the homeless in Lafayette, Indiana along with the American Diabetes Association. During business school, he interned with Boston Scientific Corp., and before returning to school, he was active as a teen advisor within his church.

Mr. Darren L. Henry joined the Krannert School of Management as the Director of Diversity Initiatives and the Dr. Cornell A. Bell Business Opportunity Program (BOP) in 2007. As Director, he is responsible for assisting with the recruitment of both undergraduate and graduate underrepresented students, as well as the ongoing initiative of enhancing the overall understanding of diversity and its impact in the ever-changing environment.

Mr. Henry is an active member within the National Black MBA Association and the 100 Black Men of Indianapolis.