Bill Hanson
About Bill Hanson
Bill Hanson is the Deputy Director of Administration & Analysis at MBTA and also serves as a Manager at EY and President at William Hanson Consulting in the Greater Boston Area.
Current Roles at MBTA, EY, and William Hanson Consulting
Bill Hanson holds multiple positions in prestigious organizations. Since 2019, he has been serving as the Deputy Director of Administration & Analysis at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in the Greater Boston Area. In addition, since 2017, Bill has been the Manager of Construction & Real Estate Advisory Services at EY. He also leads William Hanson Consulting as President since 2014. These roles showcase his extensive experience and leadership capabilities in various sectors including transportation, real estate, and consulting.
Previous Experience at Division of Capital Asset Management
Bill Hanson has held several key positions at the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Director of Enterprise Strategy and Operations. Prior to this role, he was the Manager of Enterprise Strategy and Operations in 2012. Furthermore, he worked as a Contract Employee with the same division as an Independent Consultant from 2011 to 2012. These roles underscore his depth of experience in strategic planning and operational management.
Early Career in Equity Research Sales and Consulting
In his early career, Bill Hanson worked in Institutional Equity Research Sales at Morgan Keegan from 2006 to 2008 and at Wells Fargo Securities from 2004 to 2005. Before entering the equity research domain, he served as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte from 2000 to 2004. These positions provided him with a robust foundation in financial analysis and consulting, paving the way for his future leadership roles.
Educational Background
Bill Hanson has an impressive academic background. He earned a Master of Science in Political Science/Public Policy from Suffolk University in 1997 after completing a one-year program. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Williams College, obtained in 1993 after a four-year study. Prior to his higher education, he attended Milton Academy from 1986 to 1989. His educational pursuits have equipped him with a strong foundation in political science and public policy.