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Gareth Williams

Gareth Williams

Marketing Communications Executive

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Global Communications Leader | Technology & Innovation

  • Education

    • Chartered Institute of Marketing

      2003 - 2004
      MCIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma Marketing

      Highest professional marketing qualification in the field of marketing strategy and planning. Internationally recognized transferable qualification (MCIM). Discipline focus: International Marketing, Corporate Brand Reputation, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing Communications.

    • University of the West of England

      1998 - 2001
      BA (Hons) Business, Spanish and French

      Activities and Societies: 1st XV Rugby First Class Honors in Business Marketing – thesis focused on emerging technologies (launching m- commerce). Discipline focus in marketing communications, services marketing, business strategy, international finance, Applied IT, Information Systems Development, French and Spanish.

    • Caterham School

      1990 - 1998
      A-levels Mathematics, Economics, Spanish

  • Experience

    • HP

      Jan 2000 - Jun 2003
      Marketing Communications Executive

      Supporting marketing communications for HP IT services division (Synstar) in the UK and Europe. Led a pan-European team tasked with launching a new corporate brand, internal communications, content and digital properties. Agency management inc. creatives, PR, and digital.

    • Halifax

      Jul 2003 - Jan 2006
      Senior Brand Marketing Manager

      Leading corporate brand communications for Halifax Cetelem, a UK financial services division.

    • Liberty Comms

      Feb 2006 - Apr 2009
      Director

      Leading a portfolio of technology clients in UK and Europe including Qualcomm, NVIDIA, GSMA.

    • Harvard Public Relations

      Apr 2009 - Nov 2010
      Practice Director, Technology

      Supported the turnaround of a consultancy, in both discipline and growth. Portfolio of clients included Vodafone, Nokia, Adobe, Sky Broadband, Fujitsu, NVIDIA, CCS Insight, Arbor Networks, and OpenPages.

    • Text100

      Nov 2010 - Feb 2019

      A specialist b2b and consumer technology communications firm. Senior consultant responsible for driving corporate and product communications for Silicon Valley luminaries (Cisco, NVIDIA, Adobe), together with growth and marketing responsibilities for the Bay Area offices. Specializes and experience in Executive spokesperson training.

      • Bay Area Deputy General Manager

        Jul 2016 - Feb 2019

      • Vice President

        Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

      • Senior Director

        Nov 2010 - Sept 2014

    • Weber Shandwick

      Feb 2019 - Jul 2024

      I led the North America Technology Practice, a highly skilled and talented group of communications professionals across Weber Shandwick to accelerate growth in the tech sector and beyond. I connected people, ideas and services to bring to life the very best in integrated communications for technology-driven companies and other emerging business segments. Communications strategy for Weber's global work with IBM. A senior advisor and partner in a transformational effort to reimagine corporate and technology communications around a political campaign model. Using these insights to help Weber redefine how technology communications services are delivered from within global agencies.

      • Head of North America Technology

        Mar 2022 - Jul 2024

      • Executive Vice President & Senior Technology Strategist

        Feb 2019 - Mar 2022

    • HumanFirst PR

      Aug 2024 - now
      Founding Partner

      We help tech leaders translate innovation into impact. With deep industry insight and strategic storytelling, we craft narratives that resonate and drive results.

    • Secureworks

      Sept 2024 - now
      Head of Global Communications

      In my role as the Head of Global Communications at Secureworks, I spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive external communications strategy. By leading global PR, crisis communications, campaign development and financial communications efforts, I enhance the company's brand visibility and reputation. Through strategic planning and execution alongside the CMO, I play a key role in aligning communications initiatives with Secureworks' business objectives, ultimately driving increased awareness and engagement. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ski Instructor Alpine Level 1

      PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
      Apr 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gareth Williams
      Winner, PRWeek Awards, Campaign of the Year, 2013 (Cisco and Text 100) PRWeek Awards Mar 2013
    • Awarded to Gareth Williams
      Winner, PRWeek Awards, Corporate Branding Campaign of the Year, 2013 (Cisco and Text 100) PRWeek Awards Mar 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Awards Program

      Issued by The Prince's Trust on Mar 2009
      The Prince's TrustAssociated with Gareth Williams