Ken Allen

Managing Director - Technology Services Investment Banking at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC

Ken Allen is a prominent figure in the logistics and eCommerce industries, best known for his transformative leadership at DHL. He served as the CEO of DHL Express from 2009 to 2018, where he implemented the "FOCUS" strategy, which successfully turned around the company's fortunes. Under his leadership, DHL Express shifted its focus to international express shipping, resulting in a remarkable recovery from a €2 billion loss in 2008 to a profit of €497 million by 2010, and eventually exceeding €2 billion in EBIT by 2020.2 4

Born in Yorkshire, England, Ken joined DHL in 1985 and has held various roles throughout his career, including managing operations in the Middle East and serving as CFO for Asia Pacific. His strategic decisions often involved significant restructuring efforts, such as withdrawing from the US domestic market to concentrate on international services, which proved crucial for the company's survival during the global financial crisis.3 4

In addition to his role at DHL, Ken Allen has taken on new challenges after his tenure as CEO. He was appointed as the Chair of ProGlove's Supervisory Board in August 2022, where he aims to leverage his extensive experience to support the company's growth in wearable scanner solutions for productivity.3 Furthermore, he has authored a book titled "Radical Simplicity," which outlines his approach to business transformation through simplicity and focus on people.1

Ken Allen's leadership style emphasizes an "insanely customer-centric culture," believing that motivated employees are essential for delivering exceptional service. This philosophy was integral to his success at DHL, where he fostered a culture of engagement and training among staff.4

Experience

Managing Director at KPMG Corporate Finance LLC (June 2022 - Present)

CEO and Managing Partner at Seaport Capital Partners (March 2019 - June 2022) Managing Director, Head of Technology Services Investment Banking at PJT Partners (October 2015 - March 2019) Managing Director, Head of Technology Services Investment Banking at The Blackstone Group (June 2007 - October 2015) Associate at Deutsche Bank (2005 - 2007) Founder & CEO at Xilicon, Inc. (September 1999 - July 2001) Associate at The Parthenon Group (1998 - 1999) Associate Consultant at Bain & Company (June 1996 - August 1996)

Education

MBA from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business (Graduated as Tuck Scholar) B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)