Benton Williams
About Benton Williams
Benton Williams serves as the Head of Business Development and Corporate Development at Replit, a position he has held since 2023. His extensive career includes roles at notable companies such as Mux, Slack, Salesforce, and Facebook, along with academic credentials from Stanford University and Harvard Business School.
Current Role at Replit
Benton Williams serves as the Head of Business Development and Corporate Development at Replit, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving strategic partnerships and business growth initiatives. His experience in corporate development positions him to effectively contribute to Replit's objectives in the competitive landscape of software development platforms.
Previous Experience at Mux
Before joining Replit, Benton Williams worked at Mux as a Corporate Development professional for eight months in 2022. His role involved identifying growth opportunities and strategic partnerships to enhance Mux's market position. This experience added to his extensive background in corporate development within the tech industry.
Career Background in Corporate Development
Benton Williams has a robust career in corporate development, having held significant roles at various prominent companies. He was the Senior Director of Corporate Development at Salesforce for five months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, he served as Director of Corporate Development and Strategic Partnerships at Slack from 2016 to 2021. His tenure at Facebook included roles in both Business Development and Corporate Development from 2012 to 2016.
Education and Academic Background
Benton Williams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, completing his studies from 2006 to 2008. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his professional endeavors in business development and corporate strategy.
Early Career Experience
Benton Williams began his career with early roles that laid the groundwork for his future in business development. He worked as a Strategic Planning Intern at Emerson Electric for two months in 2007. He also held a position as a Consultant at Mercer Management Consulting from 1999 to 2002, and as a Manager in Internet Marketing at eBay from 2002 to 2004. These experiences contributed to his understanding of strategic planning and marketing.