J Allard

J Allard is an American businessman with a diverse and impressive career in technology and entrepreneurship. Here are some key details about his role at Kry10 Limited and his background:

Board of Directors at Kry10 Limited

J Allard has been serving on the Board of Directors at Kry10 Limited since January 2021.2 Kry10 Limited is a company based in Wellington, New Zealand, that focuses on developing a high assurance software platform for mission-critical connected devices.2

Career Highlights

Microsoft Experience: J Allard spent 19 years at Microsoft (1991-2010), where he held several high-profile positions:

• Chief Technology and Experience Officer (CXO/CTO) for Consumer Products
• Senior VP of Xbox and New Ventures
• VP of Xbox Platform
• General Manager of Windows NT Server

During his tenure, he was instrumental in developing over 40 products and was a founding member of major initiatives like Xbox, Windows NT, and Internet Information Server.2

Project 529: After leaving Microsoft, Allard founded and became the CEO of Project 529, a software company focused on enhancing the cycling experience and reducing bike theft.12

Recent Roles:

• Chief Product & Technology Officer at GoFundMe (July 2022 - July 2023)2
• Advisor for Hep C Action (October 2019 - Present)2
• Fellow at Edmund Hillary Fellowship (September 2019 - Present)2

Education and Achievements

• Bachelor of Arts from Boston University
• Distinguished Alumnus Award from Boston University (2003)
• Honorary Doctorate from Boston University (2009)
• Emmy Award recipient (2005)
• Named Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum (2007)2

J Allard's diverse experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact makes him a valuable asset to Kry10 Limited's Board of Directors.