Bill Atkinson

Bill Atkinson is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in corporate development, product development, and strategic planning across Fortune 500 and Internet start-up environments.

Currently serving as the Vice President of Innovation Development Office at Computershare, he oversees a strategic innovation program focusing on surfacing, cultivating, building, launching, and acquiring new businesses.

His expertise spans various industries having worked for firms like Fluor Corp., Red Sky Interactive, Georgeson Inc., and Computershare, where he delves into areas such as capital markets applications for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Bill has a keen interest in design thinking, lean start-up, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and Internet of things.

During his leisure time, he indulges in adventure travel with a specific love for SCUBA diving, particularly in Central America and the Caribbean. Bill holds a PADI rescue diver certification.

He is known for his unique specialties ranging from innovation management and strategic planning to lobster tacos and BBQs, demonstrating a diverse skill set that includes trend spotting, financial modeling, and market analysis.

Bill Atkinson's educational background includes a B.S. in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, underpinning his strong foundation in business principles.

Throughout his career, Bill has been actively involved in various organizations, such as serving on the Advisory Board of Rutgers Design Thinking Program, acting as a Guest Speaker at the Perkins Coie Partner Planning Conference, and participating in the Global Capital Markets Infrastructure Roundtable by McKinsey & Company.