Allison Dowzell OBE is the Managing Director and founding leader of Screen Alliance Wales (SAW), now recognised as the industry screen agency for Wales. Since establishing SAW in 2018, she has built a sector-leading model for education, skills and workforce development, engaging with more than 80,000 people across the nation. Working with major partners including BBC, Channel 4, S4C, Sony, HBO, Bad Wolf and the University of South Wales, Allison has created inclusive pathways, bilingual learning resources and high-impact programmes that support talent of all ages and backgrounds. SAW’s work under her leadership has contributed to productions such as Doctor Who, His Dark Materials and Industry. In 2025, Allison was awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to the broadcasting industry.