Dr. Darren P. Baker

It is with great sadness that I contemplate the passing of Darren Baker. I consider him one of the people that I could count as an ally in our attempt to puncture the complacency around us. My first encounter with Darren was after an all employee meeting at which I challenged the senior management with, what I thought was a cover for a very bad management decision. Darren accosted me in the hall later and thanked me for my question. I later learned that he had a similar bent for challenging...

Darren driving across Wales in his cherished Ford Escort

When I first met Darren, we were both working together at a Supermarket and he was meticulously stacking cans of beans inside a `throw basket´ to see how many he could get in - with the labels facing the front. It was, of course, not what was expected, and we were both then tasked by the manager to `sort it!´, which Darren did with that irresistible grin of his. This was typical of Darren - looking at everything with a fresh perspective and scientific curiosity, and always with a dash of...

I am saddened by the sudden demise of our dear colleagues, may his soul rest in eternal peace! My sincere condolence

My sincere condolences to the family. Darren was an amazing coworker and friend to our team at Sanofi. He was the life of the party, always. He brought so much joy to our workplace. We already miss him.