President and CEO, Allen F. Johnson & Associates
Biography
From April 2001 until September of 2005, Allen Johnson served as ambassador and chief agriculture negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) entity of the Executive Office of the President. He worked as a key architect in advancing the most active trade agenda in US history. In addition, he was trusted with various global responsibilities by handling the most complex, sensitive, and essential trade policy issues.
In 2005, Johnson founded Allen F. Johnson and Associates (AFJ) and currently serves as president and CEO. AFJ provides policy consulting, business consulting, and commercial services for clients and partners in the US and internationally. In addition, AFJ seeks to promote international trade, build alliances, and find solutions that create opportunities for clients in international commerce.
Johnson earned a BS in business administration from George Mason University and an MBA and MS in food research from Stanford University.