Christopher Allen

Christopher Allen is an accomplished Operational Risk Senior Leader at The West Brom since July 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from a notable tenure at Wesleyan, where roles included Portfolio Risk Manager and PMO Assurance Manager. Christopher has a strong background in non-financial risk management, operational risk frameworks, information security, and business continuity oversight. Additionally, expertise in continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean and PDCA, is evident from projects led to enhance organizational performance. A commitment to community engagement is demonstrated through voluntary roles as a director at Barnt Green Sports Club, mentor for the Social Mobility Foundation, and governor for the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Christopher's foundational work experience includes significant contributions at HFC Bank, TRW, and Aon, coupled with relevant educational credentials in anti-money laundering and organizational leadership.