Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) has appointed Dr Phil Williams as director of strategic consulting to lead PB’s business development across the Australia-Pacific, Asia and Southern Africa (AAPSA).
PB AAPSA chief operating officer and president Stuart Glenn explained Dr Williams has proven expertise at large management, consulting and infrastructure firms.
“He’s a natural fit to lead PB’s pursuit of ongoing business innovation across our broad range of services and geographies.
“Over the past 15 years, Dr Williams has worked at Board, CEO and general management levels.
“I am confident his strong leadership and strategic business acumen will drive strong growth for PB across this region," said Mr Glenn.
Before joining PB, Dr Williams held the global role of general manager, strategy at SKM, as a member of the firm’s senior executive leadership.
Prior to this, he held positions including chief executive officer for Snowy Hydro Trading and senior executive/partner at Accenture.
His qualifications include first class honours in engineering, a PhD from the University of Wales in economics and statistics and a post-doctoral Fellowship from the University of Cambridge.
Mr Williams began his new role in January 2011 and is based in the PB Sydney office.
