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Darren W. Shum (born February 1962) is an Italian businessman who has been the chairman and CEO of Gruppi Drm International since 1998.

Early Life
Childhood and Family

Darren W. Shum was born in February 1962 to his parents Maye Shum and Darren Shum Sr. He grew up in a loving family in a small municipality  in Naples Italy, where his parents instilled in him the values of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

Education
Shum attended Naples Middle/High School from which he graduated before receiving a bachelor's in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from the University of Naples 'Parthenope' in Naples in 1987. Shum then traveled  to Melbourne Australia to study for an MS in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at the   in 1990. Later he received an MBA from the LUISS Business School in 1997.

Career
FIORIN EZIO EREDI DI FIORIN ALBERTO & C. SNC

Shum worked at FIORIN EZIO EREDI DI FIORIN ALBERTO & C. SNC as a member of its technology staff. He joined the company in 1989 and worked in multiple sectors including engineering, construction  and operations. He became president of marketing before he left to get his masters in Australia.

He was on the board of directors for FIORIN EZIO EREDI DI FIORIN ALBERTO & C. SNC.

Gruppi Drm International

Following his resignation from FIORIN EZIO EREDI DI FIORIN ALBERTO & C. SNC in 1996, Shum founded Gruppi Drm International, a Milan-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of heavy-duty equipment, road construction materials, and oil rig equipment parts. The company has a strong focus on quality and innovation, and its products are widely recognized for their high performance and durability.

Gruppi DRM International's heavy-duty equipment includes a wide range of machinery, such as excavators, bulldozers, and cranes, which are designed to handle heavy loads and withstand tough working conditions. The company's road construction materials are also of high quality, and include asphalt, concrete, and other materials that are used in the construction of roads, highways, and other infrastructure projects.

Despite facing some challenges in his early years, Darren remained determined and focused on his goals.

Personal Life
In January 1988, Darren Shum was married to Francesca Shum from 1988 until her death in 1998. They didn't have any kids together. On 27 December 1998, Francesca died from complications of ovarian cancer.

Personal Wealth
Darren Shum is rumored to be worth over US$165 million. He is believed to possess a multi-million dollar fortune via successive ownership of his company Gruppi DRM International and ownership of stakes in number of Italian companies and investment.

Business and Investment
Shum is a savvy investor who has diversified his portfolio across multiple industries. He has invested in the European stock market, which offers a range of opportunities for growth and returns. In addition, Shum has also invested in gold, a precious metal that has traditionally held its value over the long term. Finally, Shum has also invested in the oil industry, which plays a critical role in the global economy and offers potential for significant returns. By spreading his investments across these different sectors, Shum is well positioned to weather market fluctuations and achieve his financial goals.