Russell Allen is a CEO of BiotechExec in Atlanta, GA. He brings over 20 years of experience in business support, advocacy, and advisory roles within the life science industry. Allen leverages his strategic commercialization expertise gained from roles in laboratory supply sales in Silicon Valley's biotech sector to founding and growing successful digital marketing and consulting agencies like Newton Park and BioQuotient.

 Transitioning into executive leadership at organizations like the Metro Atlanta Chamber, BioFlorida, Georgia Bio, and the Georgia Research Alliance, Allen's mission has always been to foster growth within the life sciences industry. This drive culminated in the establishment of BiotechExec, a firm he leads as CEO. BiotechExec specializes in providing fractional executive and life science advisory services, connecting seasoned leaders through its IGNITE program with emerging med-tech and biotech firms to propel innovations to market. Allen's dedication to industry growth is further evidenced by his roles on various boards and industry councils, including chairing the U.S. Council of State Bioscience Associations.