Simon Allen
About Simon Allen
Simon Allen is a Change Director with extensive experience across various industries, including Utilities, Banking, Insurance, and Transport. He has a strong technical background and has held multiple senior roles in project and programme management, contributing to significant business transformation initiatives.
Work at Legal & General
Simon Allen has been serving as Change Director at Legal & General since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing change initiatives within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in managing technology projects and business transformation. Prior to his current position, he worked as Programme Manager at Legal & General from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on implementing strategic projects that align with the company's objectives.
Career History and Roles
Simon Allen has held various significant roles throughout his career, including positions at CSC, Computacenter, and Unisys. He worked at CSC for over eight years, taking on roles such as Senior Project Manager and Programme Executive. At Computacenter, he served as Senior Project Manager for two years. His long tenure at Unisys spanned 17 years, where he gained substantial experience in project management. Simon has also managed both onshore and offshore teams to deliver IT services effectively.
Education and Expertise
Simon Allen studied at The Open University, where he developed a strong technical foundation. His expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies, including Desktop, WAN, LAN, Server, Storage, and Virtualised technologies. This technical background supports his ability to implement complex IT solutions and manage large-scale transformation projects across various industries.
Background in Industry Verticals
Simon Allen has worked across multiple industry verticals, including Utilities, Banking, Insurance, and Transport. His diverse experience in these sectors has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities each industry presents, allowing him to tailor his approach to change management and technology implementation effectively.
Achievements in Business Transformation
Throughout his career, Simon Allen has played a senior role in large business transformation programmes. He focuses on the impact of technology projects on business processes and people, ensuring that changes align with organizational goals. His leadership in these initiatives has contributed to improved efficiency and effectiveness within the organizations he has worked for.