Del Monte Foods
William Sawyers has a diverse and extensive work experience. William began their career as an Associate at Shearman and Sterling, where they focused on acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures. William then moved on to Del Monte Corporation, where they held the position of Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. During their time there, they managed various M&A transactions and oversaw legal aspects of the company's IPO and debt offerings. Sawyers later joined Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP as a Partner, specializing in corporate law and advising companies on compliance and corporate governance. William then served as the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, and General Counsel at Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, where they managed operations and led efforts to commercialize inventions. Most recently, Sawyers became a Board Member at the California Chamber of Commerce.
William Sawyers has a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of California, Berkeley. William also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa degree from Williams College. Additionally, they have completed the BioExec Institute at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and has studied the Drug Development Process at U.C. Berkeley Extension. There is no information provided about their education at Harvard Law School.