Darren Hotchkin has a background in the automotive industry, and has owned & operated several businesses. In 1992, he founded Saferoads to commercialise his invention of a guide post manufactured from recycled car tyres.
Mr Hotchkin has been invited to speak at several IRF and TRB Conferences internationally. He was invited to join the panel for the Australian Standard 3845 in Road Safety Barriers in 2015, and is an active TRB sub-committe member AFB20 for roadside safety hardware.
In 2007, he was a national finalist in the Regional Entrepreneur of the Year.
Mr Hotchkin is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.