Men To Watch 2025 honoree Darius McDonald Sr.

With over three decades of experience in pharmaceutical operations and a lifetime commitment to personal growth, Darius McDonald Sr. is a leader who doesn’t just move products—he moves people. As Director of Warehouse Operations at Swiss American CDMO, Darius leads with precision and purpose, overseeing logistics and supply chain excellence for one of the industry’s top contract development and manufacturing organizations. His work ensures safety, compliance, and operational brilliance—but his true mission goes far deeper.

Darius is more than an Director he’s a certified DreamBuilder Coach, Maxwell Leadership Trainer, life coach, and encourager of the human spirit. He’s spent his career creating environments where people thrive, not just succeed. From conference-hall to one-on-one coaching sessions, he helps individuals and teams break through limitations, reimagine what’s possible, and walk boldly toward their purpose.

His coaching philosophy is rooted in a simple truth: you already have what you need to transform your life. Through discovery sessions, dynamic workshops, and keynote messages, Darius helps people awaken their potential, rewrite limiting beliefs, and align with the life they were born to live. Whether he’s mentoring emerging leaders, guiding executives through breakthrough moments, or delivering messages that stir the soul, Darius brings clarity, courage, and conviction to every space he enters.

A master in negotiation, team building, and business growth strategy, Darius also brings wisdom from the warehouse floor to the leadership circle. His rare blend of operational rigor and spiritual insight allows him to see both the systems and the soul of any organization. He is a firm believer that culture is the heartbeat of success—and empowering people is the most powerful supply chain of all.

Above all, Darius McDonald is proof that purpose and performance are not mutually exclusive—they are a powerful pair. And when brought together, they don’t just transform companies. They transform lives.