Timothy Allan

Background

About Timothy Allan

Timothy Allan has over two decades of experience in design, science & engineering, and innovation, with a focus on creating more sustainable solutions for global challenges. He is a Fellow of the The Designers Institute or New Zealand, and a recipient of the highest awards for design in New Zealand having won a number of gold and purple pins. His interest and expertise in circular economy, life cycle thinking, design and innovation led him to found two companies: Locus Research (Innovation) and UBCO (Electric Vehicles) which he led over 20 years.Timothy is an Fellow at the Edmund Hillary Fellowship, a network of over 500 of some of the most globally connected and forward-thinking entrepreneurs and investors in the world, who incubate solutions to global problems from Aotearoa New Zealand. As a Strategic Advisor at Priority One Western Bay of Plenty,Timothy supports the development and delivery of sustainability & innovation and strategy for the city of Tauranga and the region, working with the CEO and executive team to foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and impact.Timothy has advised and mentored a range companies and startups in various sectors providing strategic input and guidance on a range of topics from board governance to capital raising.