A former COO of Barrick Gold Corporation from 2015-2018, Mr. Williams is a Toronto-based, global executive with an established track-record of value creation, pioneering and transformational leadership within the Mining Industry and other demanding assignments.
Amongst other notable achievements, this helped Barrick deliver an 80% improvement in the company’s operating profit over his three years, and the total overhaul of the Company’s relationship with the Tanzanian Government following a breakdown of relations between Acacia Mining - a Barrick subsidiary and the Tanzanian government. Formerly, the CEO of an African and Central Asian focused exploration business, and Non-Executive Director of Gem Diamonds PLC, he was also the Commanding Officer of the British Special Forces Regiment – the SAS. He is currently an advisor to mining companies facing complex operational, political or ESG challenges.
BSc Economics, University College London; MA Security Studies, Kings College London; MBA Cranfield University.
Appointed April 2020.
