John Allen

John Allen is a seasoned professional in cybersecurity and IT risk management, currently serving as Vice President of Cyber Risk & Compliance at Darktrace since December 2021, where expertise in autonomous cyber AI is utilized to counteract cyber threats. Prior to this role, John held several significant positions at Cardinal Health from 2012 to December 2021, including Head of IT Risk and Information Security, where foundational IT risk management functions were established. John's earlier experience includes roles as Senior Manager and Director overseeing IT solutions and digital transformations, as well as Senior Consultant managing a substantial pharma IT portfolio. Prior to Cardinal Health, John served as Senior Solutions Architect and Product Owner at Autonomy and Application Architect at Huntington National Bank. Educational credentials include an MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, a BS in Computer Science Engineering from The Ohio State University, and studies at the United States Military Academy at West Point.