Ben and Robin rowed and won together in the University Boat Race for Oxford, while studying Engineering. They have both been Presidents of the Club and sat at 6 and 7 of the British Eight at the World Championships in Seville in 2002.
Following a career in technology and operations leadership, Ben was looking for a purpose-driven career shift. When his daughter, Allegr, needed life-saving surgery at age 4, Ben set about engaging communities through connection, activity and social engagement, raising money along the way for causes close to his heart.
After his time in the Army, Robin spent 8 years living and working in Ghana. On returning to the UK for good, Robin’s first social interaction after Covid quarantine was to join one of Ben's fundraising ultra runs. A sweaty 100km later, after re-kindling the strength they brought out in each other, they committed to taking the first step with Allegr Ltd, better together.
With a wealth of entrepreneurial, operational and technology experience between them, they have build a community app platform and service. In the Military they support 14 Regiments and a growing community of over 14,000 members. Now they have started a similar path within sport, with the launch of the Rowing App.
