Jason Allen brings nearly 20 years of experience in drivetrain design and development to his role as managing director of DSD in the U.K. During his time at DSD, he has managed some of the largest programs undertaken by the company, including the development of a next-generation, best-in-class efficiency rear axle for a global Tier 1 supplier. He also spearheaded the development of a high-performance, hybrid rear axle, integrating the conventional ICE drive train with a 2-speed electric drive and eLSD. Since joining DSD in 2012, he has held numerous roles, including senior engineer, engineering manager and more.

Prior to joining DSD, Jason worked at Hewland Engineering designing and developing motorsport transmissions, including the development and calibration of the transmission and pneumatic shift system for the Ferrari 458 GT2, which went on to win 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Jason started his career in engineering as an apprentice and earned a BTEC higher national certificate in mechanical engineering from the University of West London.