Liz Allen

Liz Allen serves as the Director of Marketing, Communications and Strategic Development at Annual Reviews since January 2016, leading the organization through a significant transformation into a media group that emphasizes open access to scientific knowledge. Key accomplishments include launching the innovative Subscribe to Open business model, developing comprehensive marketing strategies for multiple new products, and navigating complex challenges such as copyright issues and revenue diversification. In addition to this role, Allen is actively involved with various organizations, including serving as a Board Member for Phoenix Bioinformatics and the Science Communication Institute, and holding the title of United Nations SDG Publishers Compact Fellow. With a strong background in marketing and product development across several prominent publishing entities, Allen has consistently focused on advancing science communication and fostering sustainable practices within the industry. Allen holds a degree in Business Studies from Middlesex University, completed in 1986.