Chris Williams, Fcipd
About Chris Williams, Fcipd
Chris Williams is the People Services Director at the Overseas Development Institute, where he has played a significant role in organizational restructuring and strategic HR initiatives since 2020. He has extensive experience in human resources, having previously served as Director of Professional Services and Deputy Director of Human Resources at various institutions.
Current Role at ODI
Chris Williams serves as the People Services Director at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in incorporating safeguarding responsibilities and leading strategic HR initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing HR policy development, managing HR data and analytics, and facilitating international recruitment and retention efforts.
Previous Experience at ODI
Prior to his current position, Chris Williams worked as the Director of Professional Services at ODI from 2013 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to the organisational restructure that led to the establishment of the People Services Director role. His work focused on enhancing professional services and supporting the overall mission of the institute.
Education and Qualifications
Chris Williams holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from The University of Glamorgan, which he completed from 1998 to 1999. He also earned a BA (Honours) in History from Swansea University between 1985 and 1989. Additionally, he obtained a certification in Making Financial Decisions from Birkbeck, University of London, in 2016.
HR Leadership Experience
Chris Williams has extensive experience in HR leadership roles. He served as the Deputy Director of Human Resources at Cardiff University from 2004 to 2009 and as an HR Business Partner at the Royal Borough of Greenwich from 2010 to 2013. His expertise includes managing HR policy development, leading global travel security initiatives, and engaging in trade union negotiations.
Achievements in HR Initiatives
In his current role at ODI, Chris Williams has led various strategic HR initiatives, including business transformation and cultural change. He has a proven track record in implementing HR policies and practices that align with organisational goals, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing HR functions within the institute.