Category:
Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year
Year:
2024

As the CEO and founder of DEWC services, Allan has been a force in advancing Australia’s capabilities in command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, an electromagnetic warfare (C4ISREW). With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years in both uniformed and civilian roles, Allan’s expertise and leadership has been instrumental in shaping DEWC into a leading consultancy in the defence sector.

Allan’s journey began in 1990 when he joined the Royal Australian Air Force, where he honed his skills as an electronic warfare systems engineer and project manager. His extensive experience with the ADF and the defence industry provided a strong foundation for his next venture. In 2011, Allan founded DEWC Services to unite experienced C4ISREW practitioners with a shared passion for serving the Australian defence community. Under his leadership, DEWC Services has grown to employ over 100 specialist practitioners, delivering critical support and expertise to Australian defence force capabilities across all domains.

Since its inception, DEWC Services have been dedicated to enhancing Australia’s sovereign capabilities in the electromagnetic battle space. Allan's vision was to create an organisation then not only solved complex C4ISREW problems but also fostered a strong community of defence veterans. DEWC Services employs 27 veterans from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Airforce and Australian Army, reflecting Allan’s commitment to integrating veteran experience into the organisation’s mission.

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Allan's leadership is marked by a profound sense of purpose and dedication to improving defence systems and safeguarding Australian freedoms. His personal experience and technical acumen have driven DEWC Service’s success and its role in advancing Australian defence capabilities. Through DEWC Services, Allan continues to inspire and lead a team that is deeply committed to excellence and innovation in the defence sector.

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