Graeme Allan
Founding Trustee and Administrator
Whilst Graeme has never stepped onto a Judo mat in a traditional Judogi, his experience with the Judo community spans over two decades as a supportive Judo parent. Having married a former World Judo Champion, he's has consequently absorbed a wealth of knowledge (Loretta never stops talking about Judo) that has made him a useful asset to the Foundation.
+44 7986 171218
graeme.allan@lorettadoylejudofoundation.org
I feel at home in the Corporate Market
A professional background encompassing 35 years in Senior positions within Financial Services for major PLCs, specialising in serving the Corporate Market, Graeme took on the responsibility of establishing the Foundation's SCIO Constitution and gaining OSCR Accreditation as a Charity.
Graeme guided the successful registration of the Foundation with regulatory bodies such as OSCR, Companies House, HMRC, and the appropriate National Governing Bodies in Sports.
Now in retirement, Graeme channels his energy into supporting the Foundation's mission. On behalf of the Foundation and Trustees he undertakes diverse tasks, leveraging his financial knowledge and organizational skills to assist the Trustees in navigating and managing the Foundation's initiatives.
From negotiating and implementing projects to hands-on work like laying out Judo Mats, Graeme remains a dedicated force in the Foundation's travels to enrich the lives of the disadvantaged through the sport of Judo.
Work Experience
1997 - 2009
Scottish Widows plc
Head of Corporate Direct
Head of Partnership Development
Head of Direct Business Development
Head of Direct Sales Marketing
1994-1997
NPI - National Provident Institute
Group National Sales Manager
1991- 1994
Eagle Star plc
National Sales Manager – Pensions
Pensions Market Manager
1975 - 1991
Scottish Widows Fund & Life Assurance Society
Deputy National Sales Manager - Pensions
Senior Business Development Manager
Education
Retired 31 December 2009 to present date
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Post Graduate Diploma in Charted institute of Public Relations
Dip CIPR
1975-2009
35 Year Career in Financial Services
ACII & DipPFS
– Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute 1979 and Diploma with Personal Finance Society 2002
APMI - Associate of the Pension Management Institute 1980.
1973-1975
Edinburgh University
Studied BSc Engineering Science – left after 1st year
1967-1973
George Heriot’s School, Edinburgh
3 x Sixth Year Studies, 6 x Highers, 4 x Ordinary Grades
Royal Navy Flying Scholarship – Private Pilots Licence
Professional skills
Negotiation Skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Go-to-Market Planning & Business Development
Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
B2B & B2C Corporate & Consumer Marketing