Bill Read

Bill Read is an Independent Advisor and Board Member with over 35 years of global experience in business and philanthropy. They have held significant positions, including Vice President at Capgemini and Senior Managing Director at Accenture, where they managed an $8 billion consulting business and directed North American supply chain practices. Currently, Read serves as an Independent Advisor and Board Director at 21 Merit, LLC, focusing on growth strategies and organizational excellence for both for-profit and non-profit businesses. They are also the Chair of the Board of Advisors at ParkourSC, guiding its strategy and go-to-market approach. Bill holds a BSE in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MM in Finance and Operations from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.