Kathleen (Archerd) Williams
About Kathleen (Archerd) Williams
Kathleen (Archerd) Williams serves as the Head of Product at Charityvest, where she promotes servant leadership in product development. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and has extensive experience in consulting and product management.
Current Role at Charityvest
Kathleen (Archerd) Williams serves as the Head of Product at Charityvest, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on product development and strategy, applying her extensive experience in the field. Williams emphasizes the principles of servant leadership, aiming to serve clients, customers, and teammates effectively. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to addressing solvable problems through insightful questioning.
Education and Expertise
Kathleen Williams has a solid educational background. She studied at Vanderbilt University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Human and Organizational Development from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, she studied at Victoria University of Wellington, concentrating on Māori culture and international business for 11 months in 2015. This diverse educational experience equips her with a unique perspective in product management and leadership.
Professional Background
Williams has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Marketing Intern at redpepper in 2016 and later held positions at Capital One as a Business Analyst Intern. She joined Bain & Company, where she progressed from Associate Consultant to Consultant and then to Senior Associate Consultant. After Bain, she worked at OfficeSpace Software as Product Manager and later as Senior Product Manager before her current role at Charityvest.
Advocacy for Servant Leadership
Kathleen Williams advocates for servant leadership within product development. She emphasizes the importance of serving clients, customers, and teammates, believing that effective leadership involves addressing solvable problems by asking the right questions. Her commitment to this leadership style is evident in her work at Charityvest and her previous roles, where she has consistently focused on the needs of those she serves.
Achievements in Product Management
Throughout her career, Kathleen Williams has made significant contributions to product management. At OfficeSpace Software, she transitioned from Product Manager to Senior Product Manager, demonstrating her ability to lead product initiatives effectively. Her experience at Bain & Company also provided her with a strong foundation in consulting and strategic thinking, which she applies in her current role at Charityvest.