Rich Williams
About Rich Williams
Rich Williams serves as the Vice President of IT, Marketing Technology, and Enterprise Architect at AXA XL, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in technology management and has played a significant role in various initiatives that have enhanced operational efficiency and digital presence.
Work at AXA XL
Rich Williams has been with AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2010, serving as Vice President of IT, Marketing Technology, and Enterprise Architect for Corporate Applications. His role focuses on enhancing the organization's technology infrastructure and marketing capabilities. Williams has been instrumental in the IT redesign team, developing a new Operating Model and collaborating with strategic vendors, which resulted in integration savings exceeding $90 million over two years. He has also led significant projects, including the launch of a global SharePoint intranet site and the development of new global websites that align with AXA XL's branding and strategic goals.
Previous Experience
Before joining AXA XL, Rich Williams held several positions that contributed to his expertise in technology and project management. He worked at Connolly Inc. as a Consultant in Project Management and Staff Management for 11 months in 2009-2010. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at the Reader's Digest Association as Director of Technology, Development, and Operations. Williams also served as a Consultant in Project and Technology Management at American Achievement Corporation for three months in 2010 and worked at IBM Global Services as a Project Manager/Developer for nine years from 1986 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Rich Williams earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Pace University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technology and project management. Williams combines his academic knowledge with extensive practical experience in various technology leadership roles, focusing on enterprise architecture, performance engineering, and marketing technology.
Achievements in Technology Management
At AXA XL, Rich Williams established a centralized Performance Engineering team, which focused on selecting products and creating processes to provide end-to-end insights into applications. This initiative aimed to address global performance challenges effectively. Additionally, he played a key role in the technology selection and platform consolidation for AXA XL's websites and intranets, implementing a new Content Management System that empowered business colleagues to manage site updates independently.