Grace Williams

Grace Williams is an Investment Stewardship Associate at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She is part of the Global Stewardship Team, which is responsible for stewardship activities across various asset classes.1

Role and Responsibilities

As an Investment Stewardship Associate, Grace Williams likely contributes to the following areas:

1. Proxy voting: Working with equity portfolio managers to make voting decisions on behalf of clients.1
2. Engagement: Participating in thematic engagements across different asset classes, such as board diversity and greenhouse gas emissions.1
3. Collaboration: Working closely with the Fixed Income Investment team and Fundamental Equity team on engagement activities.1

Team and Location

Grace Williams is part of the Americas coverage within the Global Stewardship Team.1 The team is led by Catherine Winner and consists of 10 members located in New York, Tokyo, and London.1 Given her role in Americas coverage, it's likely that Grace is based in New York.

Background

While specific details about Grace Williams' background are limited, we can infer the following:

• Education: She studied at the University of Denver, majoring in International Studies and International Business.2
• Experience: Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Grace completed an internship at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, which was supported by the Summer Internship Award Program.2

Grace Williams is part of a diverse and experienced team at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The Global Stewardship Team collectively speaks 5 languages, has over 80 years of stewardship and industry experience, and is 72% gender diverse.1