As well as his position at the Co-operative Group Allan is currently Trustee at Canal and River Trust, Chairman at Entertainment One Ltd, global leaders in film, music and television, Chairman of Wagamama the Japanese Restaurant Chain and Chairman of Element Materials Technology.

Allan is a Patron of Breast Cancer Care and all proceeds from his books ‘On Leadership: Practical Wisdom from the People Who Know’ and ‘Tough Calls’ go to this charity as part of his pledge to raise £1million for this fantastic cause.