Cj Allen
About Cj Allen
Cj Allen is the VP of Marketplace Experience & Trust at Expedia Group and a Venture Partner at Dual Use Ventures. He has extensive experience in product management and business development across various companies, including Amazon and Stitch Fix.
Title at Expedia Group
Cj Allen serves as the Vice President of Marketplace Experience & Trust at Expedia Group. In this role since 2022, Allen is responsible for overseeing marketplace dynamics and ensuring user confidence and satisfaction. His work primarily focuses on enhancing user interactions and maintaining high standards of trust across Expedia's platform. Based in Seattle, Washington, he plays a central role in driving the company's strategic initiatives in this area.
Previous Roles in Product Management
Cj Allen has extensive experience in product management, notably at Amazon and Stitch Fix. At Stitch Fix, he was the Vice President of Product, Client Experiences, from 2021 to 2022, where he focused on customer-centric product development. Prior to that, he served as Director of Product Management at Amazon in 2021, managing product strategies for eight months. His tenure at Amazon also includes roles as Sr. Manager, Product Management at Alexa, and Sr. Manager, Program Management at Prime Video.
Education Background
Cj Allen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Business from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, completed between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in International/Global Studies from Arizona State University, spanning several years up to 2004. His academic background has laid a strong foundation for his career in business management and product development.
Board Memberships and Community Involvement
Cj Allen contributes to program governance through his board memberships. He is actively involved with Treehouse, where he focuses on advancing equity and racial justice in foster care and education systems. Additionally, he serves on the board of the YMCA of Greater Seattle, supporting organizations that align with his personal values. His engagement reflects a commitment to community service and strategic governance.
Venture Partnerships and Angel Investing
Cj Allen is a Venture Partner at Dual Use Ventures, supporting the growth and development of startups since 2020. He leverages his experience to mentor and advise CEOs and executive teams of emerging companies. Furthermore, as an active Angel Investor, Allen uses his industry expertise to identify and support promising ventures, contributing to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.