John Williams

John Williams is a seasoned financial leader with extensive experience in executive roles, currently serving as Group Chief Financial Officer at Halls Group since 2016. Williams oversees comprehensive financial operations, including capital structure, treasury management, and cash flow, while delivering detailed financial reports to the Group Managing Director and stakeholders. Prior to this role, Williams functioned as Group Chief Strategic Officer at Halls, focusing on capital allocation and serving on various investment committees. Williams' previous experience includes serving as Group Chief Financial Officer at Lightstone Pty Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed budget management and financial reporting. Williams holds a Chartered Accountant designation from the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and degrees in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University, respectively.