Kenneth Allen joined the American Council for Technology & Industry Advisory Council in 2005 as its executive director. Before coming to ACT – IAC, he served as executive director of the Partnership for Public Warning (PPW) and CEO of the National Newspaper Association (NNA).

Prior to NNA, he spent 10 years with the Information Industry Association (IIA) as senior vice president for government relations. He played a major role in the enactment of landmark IT legislation, including the Computer Security Act and Electronic Communications Privacy Act.  As IIA president, he provided leadership for the Global Alliance of Information Industry Associations.

Prior to his work in nonprofit, Allen was a senior staff member in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. His responsibilities included overseeing the acquisition and management of government IT resources and administration of the Privacy Act of 1974.

Allen holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in management and administration from George Washington University.