Background
Allen, Geoffrey David was born on December 9, 1941 in Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia. Son of Donald James and Edna Ethelwyn (Tuckfield-Jones) Allen.
government business and public policy consultant
Allen, Geoffrey David was born on December 9, 1941 in Hopetoun, Victoria, Australia. Son of Donald James and Edna Ethelwyn (Tuckfield-Jones) Allen.
Bachelor with honors, Melbourne (Australia) U., 1965; Master of Business Administration, Melbourne (Australia) U., 1969.
Various public service positions, Australian Government, Canberra, 1965-1969;
private secretary Min. for Labour, Australian Government, Canberra, 1969-1970;
press secretary Federal Treasurer, Australian Government, Canberra, 1970-1972;
senior advisor Leader of Opposition, Australian Government, Canberra, 1972-1974;
senior research fellow, Melbourne U. Business School, 1974-1978;
executive director, Australian Industries Development Association, Melbourne, 1978-1983;
executive director, Business Council Australia, Melbourne, 1983-1988;
chairman, Allen Consulting Group, Melbourne, since 1988;
chairman, Australian Center for Corporation Public Affairs, Melbourne, since 1988. Board directors World Competitive Practices Pty Ltd, Victoria, Australia, Australian Film Radio and television School. Chairman Australian Government Trade Negotiations Advisory Group, since 1987.
Member Victorian Government Treasurer's Advisory Group, since 1992, Australian Government Trade Policy Advisory Group, since 1989.
Member National Press Club, Melbourne Club, Athenaeum Club.
Married Catherine Rowe, December 18, 1965. Children: Georgina Kate, Jacob Alexander.
