Executive Director – Darrell Fleming-Kendall

Darrell brings more than 15 years of experience in the end-of-life and technology lifecycle management association and event space to his role as Executive Director of the Global ITAD Alliance. His background gives him a deep understanding of the industry’s challenges, opportunities, and the growing need for a unified voice across the ITAD ecosystem. Known for combining clear vision with practical execution, Darrell has spent his career building organizations, scaling programs, and turning concepts into operational realities. He has founded and grown multiple businesses across several sectors, giving him an entrepreneurial perspective that helps him recognize gaps, create structure, and move initiatives forward with speed and focus. Darrell’s leadership is rooted in the belief that the ITAD industry deserves greater visibility, stronger standards, and a seat at the table in the global circular-economy conversation. He is committed to elevating the profession by fostering collaboration among ITAD operators, ITAMs, OEMs, recyclers, brokers, and sustainability leaders. His approach blends strategic insight with a consistent drive to produce meaningful, measurable outcomes for members and the industry as a whole. Beyond his professional experience, Darrell is guided by family-centered values and a personal philosophy built on discipline, resilience, and purpose. He brings a movement-builder’s mindset to the Alliance—focused on building community, strengthening credibility, and helping the industry grow with intention and clarity. Membership places your company at the center of this movement. By joining the GIA, you gain access to exclusive advantages designed not only to improve your business, but to elevate the ITAD industry as a whole. From global branding and policy engagement to compliance support and business development, membership empowers your organization to lead—rather than follow—as the industry continues to mature and expand.