Paul Williams
Biography
Paul Williams has held top-level HR Director positions in five global, blue-chip companies: NCR, Heinz, Glaxo, Rolls-Royce and most recently in Smith & Nephew where he also served as President of their subsidiary in Japan.
He is currently a Non-Executive Director at Hogg Robinson plc where he also chairs the Remuneration Committee.
Amongst other independent roles he is a Member of Council at Aston University and a Director of Devonshire House Management Club, which is a forum for senior professionals with an interest in the human side of enterprise.
Paul is a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of World Traders, a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, a Member of The Royal Society of Medicine, a Member of The Institute of Directors and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
He has a BA Hons Degree from University College London where he read history, and a postgraduate qualification from the London School of Economics.
He and his wife live in St Albans. They have two children, each with family and professional careers.
Remunerated Interests
NED fees from Hogg Robinson plc
Unremunerated Interests
Pro-bono roles at Aston University and Devonshire House Management Club
Registered Shareholdings
Private portfolio of shares
Ownership of Land and Property
Residence and holiday home
Party Political Activity
None
Other Declarations
None
Date of Registration
25 October 2007