Community Profile

Ian Bowles
CEOAllocate Software plc
Ian became Chief Executive of Allocate Software plc (formerly Manpower Software plc) in May 2007.Since then Allocate Software has enjoyed a 39% CAGR in revenue, 50+% CAGR in profits and 40+% CAGR in EPS.
Allocate Software has seen its customer base grow from less than 30 customers to over 800 across 11 countries since his appointment. The results have been achieved by a combination of strong organic growth and six acquisitions.
During his career Ian has helped drive significant revenue growth across both direct and indirect sales channels, managed significant P&L’s across international operations with an acknowledged track record of both cost control and reduction linked with margin improvement through strong audit and management controls.
Ian is married with daughters and enjoys most sports but lists his hobbies as Skiing, Horse Riding, Shooting, Tennis, and Golf, but describes himself as a corporate golf hacker!
Ian is a member of the Criticaleye Advisory Board.