Roger Allen

Roger Allen AM is a experienced entrepreneur and investor in early-stage growth companies in Australia, New Zealand and internationally.

In 1996 Mr Allen co-founded Allen & Buckeridge, an early-stage venture capital fund with offices in Silicon Valley and Australia.

He has served on two Prime Ministers Science and Technology Councils and Advisory Boards; and was deputy chair of the Australian Governments Export Agency, Austrade, from 1990 to 1997.

Previously an Adjunct Professor in the Business School of the University of Technology Sydney, Mr Allen has also lectured at the School of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD.

Mr Allen has been awarded the two lifetime awards in the IT industry (CSIRO Tony Benson award and the Pearcey Medal for lifetime achievement). He was awarded a member of the Order of Australia for his services to the IT sector through leadership roles, venture capital investment and professional development, and in recognition of his support of the indigenous community and philanthropic interests.