Dave Allen
About Dave Allen
Dave Allen serves as the Global Integrated Business Planning Director at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2018 in London. He has extensive experience in various roles at Thales, including Product Manager and Head of Integrated Business Planning.
Work at Smiths Detection
Dave Allen has served as the Global Integrated Business Planning Director at Smiths Detection since 2018. He is based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. In this role, he oversees integrated business planning processes and strategies to enhance operational efficiency and align business objectives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Thales
Prior to joining Smiths Detection, Dave Allen held multiple roles at Thales. He worked as a Product Manager from 2009 to 2012, and later served as the UK Head of Integrated Business Planning from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes positions such as Head of Human Resources Project Management Office, Business Transformation Manager - IBP, Senior Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, and Graduate Engineer, accumulating over 15 years of experience at Thales.
Education and Expertise
Dave Allen studied Mathematics at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 1993 to 1996. Prior to this, he attended St. Austell Vith Form College, focusing on Biology and Chemistry from 1991 to 1993. He completed his secondary education at Penrice School in St. Austell, Cornwall, from 1986 to 1991.
Career Timeline
Dave Allen's career began as a Graduate Engineer at Thales from 1997 to 2000. He progressed through various roles, including Engineering Project Manager from 2000 to 2005, Senior Project Manager from 2005 to 2009, and Business Transformation Manager - IBP from 2012 to 2014. He then served as Head of Human Resources Project Management Office from 2014 to 2016, followed by UK Head of Integrated Business Planning until 2018.