Richard Williams
About Richard Williams
Richard Williams is the Director of Thought Leadership and Executive Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in executive communications and thought leadership, particularly from his time at Johnson & Johnson.
Title and Current Role
Richard Williams currently serves as the Director of Thought Leadership and Executive Communications at Bristol Myers Squibb. He assumed this role in April 2022. His responsibilities include developing and executing communication strategies that foster engagement and drive the company’s leadership narrative.
Previous Experience at Johnson & Johnson
Richard Williams has a significant history with Johnson & Johnson, where he held multiple roles over more than seven years. He started as a Communications Intern (2015-2016) and progressively moved through roles such as Enterprise Communications Specialist, Digital (2016-2019) and Senior Communications Specialist in the Office of the Chairman (2019-2021). He ended his tenure at the company as Manager, Global Finance Communications (2021-2022). His work in New Brunswick, New Jersey, helped him develop expertise in digital communications, executive communication, and global finance communications.
Education and Expertise
Richard Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Relations from Seton Hall University. This educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience, has provided him with a solid foundation in communications, public relations, and digital media.
Career Beginnings
Before moving into corporate communications, Richard Williams began his career with internships and sales consultant roles. He worked briefly at Forty1 North America as an Intern in 2013 and served as a Sales Consultant for ActionLink (2014) and Sears Holdings Corporation (2014-2015). These roles provided him with initial professional exposure and experience in customer relations.
Experience in Executive Communications
In his various roles, Richard Williams has developed substantial expertise in executive communications. His current role at Bristol Myers Squibb, along with his past positions at Johnson & Johnson, have involved crafting communication strategies for senior leadership, promoting thought leadership, and engaging in high-level executive messaging.