Geoffrey Williams – Diversity & Inclusion Professional, Co-Founder Rocking Ur Teens
Geoffrey has had a diverse career journey starting his working life in the entertainment industry then moving into health care, rail and media for the last 20 years. He has worked in Human Resources for the last 10 years of his career and has experience in recruitment, talent management, learning and development, organisational design and diversity and inclusion.
He was the former Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Thomson Reuters , where he worked on strategy, culture and implementation of a D&I agenda and globally launched Thomson Reuters Diversity and Inclusion index, was award EY’s National Equality Standard. As well as creating programs that supported diverse communities within the Thomson Reuters business. He has been featured in the Financial Times Top 100 ethnic minority role models and DIMA 50 male advocates for equality in marketing and media. Currently he is the founder of Geoffrey 0.Williams LTD, where he delivers insights, education and training around Community, Culture, Brand and Diversity & Inclusion.
Geoffrey is the co-founder of www.RockingUrTeens.com a social enterprise that introduces young people to the real world of work & aims to connect the teens to a positive and vibrant futures. As well as in his spare time creating films with www.oneumbrellaproductions.com.
Geoffrey is committed to working to change the world so all people feel connected and businesses have high performing teams that trust and listen to each other.