James Allen

James Allen

Keynote Speaker: Advisory Partner at Bain & Co.; Bestselling Author of "Profit From the Core"

James Allen Biography

James Allen is a senior partner and advisory figure at Bain & Company, where he has spent more than 35 years influencing the way global organizations approach growth, strategy, and leadership. Allen leads Bain's Global CEO Forum, a network of over 3,000 global leaders focused on sustainable growth, talent, and frontline leadership. He founded the firm's Sales & Marketing practice, served as the former leader of its global Strategy practice, and has served two terms on Bain's board of directors. Based in London, Allen is recognized as an adviser to CEOs and an expert in developing global corporate and business unit strategy.

During his tenure at Bain, Allen has advised hundreds of founder-led and incumbent companies across more than 20 industries and geographies. He has worked extensively with global companies in consumer products, oil and gas, technology and telecommunications, and healthcare, advising clients on global growth strategies, emerging market entry strategies, and turnaround strategies. Allen joined Bain in Boston before transferring to Moscow to lead the firm's emerging Russian practice, later relocating to London to lead the office's Consumer Products and Strategy Practices. He sits on the Botswana Economic Advisory Council and has significant experience working with governments and NGOs, including the World Bank, IFC, and EBRD, in developing markets.

Allen is known as a prolific author whose books are widely read by business leaders. He co-authored several books, including "Profit from the Core" and "The Founder's Mentality," which explore profitable growth, scale insurgency, and leadership. "The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth" became a Washington Post bestseller and was listed as a top read for CEOs according to Fortune's CEO survey. He is also the co-author of "Repeatability: Build Enduring Businesses for a World of Constant Change," published by Harvard Business Review Press. His articles and blogs appear regularly in Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal.

Allen hosts "Founder's Mentality: The CEO Sessions," a leadership development podcast featuring conversations with prominent CEOs from companies such as Audible, Walmart, and AWS, who discuss lessons that have reshaped their businesses and personal growth. The podcast received the Platinum AVA Digital Award for Outstanding Host. Allen is also a regular speaker at global business events, including the World Economic Forum. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, graduating as a Baker Scholar.

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James Allen Videos

Get Your Mojo Back with the Founder's Mentality®
Founder's Mentality - An Introduction to Micro-Battles

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What topics does James Allen speak about?

James Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Consulting, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Business Authors, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Technology, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Executive Leadership.

Where does James Allen travel from?

James Allen generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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James Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Consulting, Author and Non-Fiction Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Allen for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. James Allen generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Richard Florida and Paul Napper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Allen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/06/2026.

James Allen Videos

Get Your Mojo Back with the Founder's Mentality®
Founder's Mentality - An Introduction to Micro-Battles
  • How do I book James Allen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James Allen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James Allen, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James Allen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James Allen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James Allen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James Allen are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Allen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James Allen speak about?

    James Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Consulting, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Business Authors, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Technology, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Executive Leadership.
  • Where does James Allen travel from?

    James Allen generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James Allen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Allen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Allen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Allen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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