Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 9, 2002
BEN ALLEN, President of Kroll Inc., heads up the Technology
Services Group of Kroll Inc., providing leadership to 400 plus
employees who work to produce more than $60 million in revenue
through the sale of data recovery and electronic evidence
software and services worldwide. Prior to Kroll's acquisition of
Ontrack, Mr. Allen served as President and CEO of ONTRACK Data
International, Inc. Prior to his appointment as President and
CEO, he served in several other roles for the company. As Chief
Operating Officer, he was responsible for all day-to-day
operations in the areas of sales, marketing, and all product
lines. As General Manager of the UK and France offices, Mr. Allen
was instrumental in their growth and success. From 1999 to 2000,
under his management, the offices grew by 50% in revenue and by
100% in operating profit growth. Mr. Allen began his career at
Ontrack as a Marketing Manager, where he helped launch Ontrack's
first Website. Prior to joining Ontrack, he worked for Ceridian
Corporation for eight years in many different areas including,
marketing and sales positions, project manager and process
manager. Mr. Allen began his career in sales with 3M. He earned a
Bachelor's degree in business from Washington State University. Profile
Mr. Allen: Kroll Ontrack was founded in 1985 as ONTRACK Data
International Inc. by three former Control Data engineers who had
a
