Gregory Allen

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About Gregory Allen

I love technology, I love business and I love using one to improve and enhance the other. I lie at the intersection of IT Expertise, Business Transformation and Commercial Acumen. I like taking complicated things and making them simple. In a world where data can give us any answer, I pride myself in asking better questions. I'm comfortable saying "No", and "I don't know". I don't take offence and I'm always happy to help. We can achieve so much more together, so reach out. I’m an innovative Information Technology (IT) Director with 15+ years’ experience of Regional CIO level roles, managing in high pressure, multinational corporate environments, across multiple countries and cultures. Specialising in developing and delivering high impact IT strategies for maximum business and competitive advantage. My key areas of expertise are: • Leadership • Change Management & Transformation • Governance & Compliance • Digital & IT Strategy • IT Management • Programme & Project Management (Prince2, MSP, Agile, Scrum) • ITIL, Information Systems & IT Service Management • Stakeholder Management • Agile Methodologies • Team Management & Employee Development I’m passionate about the possibilities of new technology and particularly in the opportunities of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine learning, IoT and Blockchain (the possibilities of Blockchain astound me). Particularly their application for growing businesses and driving new strategies. I have experience in the following industries and business models: •Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction, Building Products, Plastics, Biotechnology and FMCG. • B2B, B2C and B2B2C business models.