Andy Williams

Andy Williams is an accomplished marketing professional serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Praas since March 2024. With extensive experience, Williams has been an Executive Member and Judge at The Webby Awards since June 2017. Previously worked as a Fractional CMO and Brand Marketing Consultant from September 2018 to March 2024, collaborating with notable clients such as Meta, JP Morgan Chase, and Verizon. Co-founded Taste MPR in February 2021, focusing on predictive intelligence for wine retail, and helped spin off Stompy, a wine personalization platform. Earlier roles include Managing Director at B-Reel, Director of Digital Strategy at Barton F. Graf 9000, LLC, and Brand Strategy Director at 72andSunny. Williams also contributed to Resn as Senior Strategist and Business Development lead, as well as managing new media at LOOP Media. Educational credentials include dual bachelor's degrees in Commerce with a focus on Marketing Management and Science in Food Science from the University of Otago.