Geoff Allan

Geoff Allan has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Geoff is currently serving as the Group Chief Financial Officer at Rayner starting from April 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer at HRA Pharma from November 2011 to January 2023. In this role, they successfully led the global finance organization, driving revenue and margin growth in a demanding LBO environment. Geoff also played a crucial role in M&A activity and the establishment of a Joint Venture in China.

Before HRA Pharma, Geoff served as the Chief Financial Officer - Kewego at Piksel from 2007 to 2011. Geoff was involved in building and leading the international finance and administration organization during the company's growth phase. In addition, they played a key role in the successful sale of Kewego to a US Nasdaq listed company, which is now known as Piksel.

Geoff Allan's earlier experiences include serving as Secrétaire générale at le Jardin des Fleurs, Managing Director at TAJAN Auction House, Chief Financial Officer at eDevice, Assistant to the Chairman at GROUPE ROUSSELET, Assistant to the Chairman at NOVALLIANCE, Assistant Manager 2VP at The Chase Manhattan Bank, and Assistant Manager at Elysée Investissements.

Geoff Allan's education history includes attending several institutions from 1976 to 1986. Geoff started their education at George Watson's College, where they pursued a non-degree program from 1976 to 1981. Later, from 1981 to 1982, they attended Stevenson College Edinburgh, where they did not pursue a specific degree or field of study.

Subsequently, from 1982 to 1984, Geoff Allan studied at King's College London, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with a focus on law. Finally, from 1984 to 1986, they attended the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, where they obtained a Maitrise degree in law.