James F. Allen (born 1960) is an American businessman who is the chairman of Hard Rock International and chief executive officer of Seminole Gaming.

[2][3][9] His career began as a cook at Bally's Park Place in Atlantic City, New Jersey,[2][10] where he has been credited with helping successfully implement data tracking software to balance profit and food costs.

[11] He became part of the senior management team for three Trump properties in Atlantic City,[7] before being promoted to vice president of operations.

[2] He was then hired by South African business magnate Sol Kerzner to be Mohegan Sun's senior vice president of property operations and help develop Atlantis Paradise Island.

[11] He has also been credited with leading the tribe's acquisition of Hard Rock International during 2006–2007 and for overseeing its brand, customer experience, image, memorabilia collection, and management practices.

[7][16] The award was established in 2004 to recognize individuals who have made "outstanding contributions in the area of casino marketing, promotions and customer service".

[10] In March 2017, Allen led the Hard Rock International purchase of the Trump Taj Mahal from investor Carl Icahn.