Rich Williams

Rich Williams is a senior leader at Oxford Policy Management (OPM), holding the position of Director of Clients and UK Office Director.12 As part of OPM's senior management team, he focuses on strengthening relationships with major clients and developing new opportunities for the organization.3

Professional Background

Rich Williams is a development economist with expertise in several areas:

• Natural resource governance
• Financial inclusion
• Market development
• Impact evaluation

He has extensive experience working with governments on public sector reform through managing economic development projects.2 His work has taken him to various countries, including extended advisory roles in West Africa and the South Pacific.2

Current Responsibilities

In his role at OPM, Rich Williams:

• Leads the UK office
• Oversees client relationships globally
• Develops new business opportunities

Notable Projects

Some of Rich Williams' recent work includes:

• A multi-year program to improve governance and revenue collection in the Nigerian petroleum sector
• A research program exploring links between energy and economic growth2

Previous Experience

Rich Williams has worked in various capacities, including:

• Embedded adviser supporting Sierra Leone's post-Ebola recovery efforts
• Roles within the Solomon Islands Government and the European Union
• Experience in multiple countries such as Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, and others2

Education

Rich Williams holds the following qualifications:

• CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute
• MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics
• BA (Hons) in Economics and Economic History from the University of York24