Michael Williams

Head Of Proposition Development at Smiths News

Michael Williams has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Michael has held various roles at Smiths News, starting in 2007 as a Senior Business Manager and later becoming a Retail Channel Controller. In these positions, they managed key accounts, including Tesco, and led strategic engagements with retail stores. Michael achieved high customer satisfaction and successfully integrated new retail channels.

At Connect Group PLC, from 2018 to 2019, Michael served as the Head of Newspaper Publisher Channel. Michael was responsible for managing trading relationships with national and regional newspaper publishers, securing significant revenue and developing long-term partnerships.

Prior to that, Michael worked at DMD as the Sales & Marketing Director. Michael was instrumental in restructuring the company's client offerings following the loss of their largest contract. Michael redesigned the business plan, launched a new digital proposition, and diversified the company.

Throughout their career, Michael demonstrated strong leadership skills, business acumen, and a track record of achieving revenue targets.

Michael Williams attended The University of Bolton from 1992 to 1995, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Literature, General.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Proposition Development

    March, 2022 - present

  • Interim Head Of Retail

    December, 2020

  • Retail Channel Controller

    2012

  • Senior Business Manager

    2007