Chris Williams Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Williams Consulting provides services to a range of businesses in the Defence sector.Including:1. Proven ability to identify and solve complex business problems and develop innovative, practicalsolutions.2. Problem-solving and decision-making skills, coupled with a results-oriented mindset to drivebusiness growth.3. Developing and implementing innovative Global supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce risk and grow business revenue.4. Interim CEO and… Show more Williams Consulting provides services to a range of businesses in the Defence sector.Including:1. Proven ability to identify and solve complex business problems and develop innovative, practicalsolutions.2. Problem-solving and decision-making skills, coupled with a results-oriented mindset to drivebusiness growth.3. Developing and implementing innovative Global supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce risk and grow business revenue.4. Interim CEO and General Manager.5. Advisory Board Director. Show less

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

AMDA Foundation Limited delivers Australia’s largest and most prominent international defence and aerospace industry expositions, programs and airshows. AMDA’s mission is to promote the development of Australian industrial and technological resources, in the national interest.My role is to provide a unique perspective to the board having both lead Australian manufacturing/maintenance businesses, as well as engaging with Federal and State governments to shape Australian industry… Show more AMDA Foundation Limited delivers Australia’s largest and most prominent international defence and aerospace industry expositions, programs and airshows. AMDA’s mission is to promote the development of Australian industrial and technological resources, in the national interest.My role is to provide a unique perspective to the board having both lead Australian manufacturing/maintenance businesses, as well as engaging with Federal and State governments to shape Australian industry growth policies. Show less

Melbourne

Sentient provides comprehensive Autonomous AI Search Land and Sea detection solutions for EO and IR video which quickly and reliably find small, hard to see, moving objects on the ground, such as vehicles or people, and objects on the surface of the ocean such as fast boats, rubber rafts, fishing buoys and people in the water.With over 3,500 systems deployed, Sentient’s solutions enhance the performance of EO/IR operations for many agencies and forces worldwide.My role is to… Show more Sentient provides comprehensive Autonomous AI Search Land and Sea detection solutions for EO and IR video which quickly and reliably find small, hard to see, moving objects on the ground, such as vehicles or people, and objects on the surface of the ocean such as fast boats, rubber rafts, fishing buoys and people in the water.With over 3,500 systems deployed, Sentient’s solutions enhance the performance of EO/IR operations for many agencies and forces worldwide.My role is to provide advise and support the Advisory Board drawing from my 20 plus years experience in global suppy chains, which is underpinned by 11 years as a submarine officer. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Dataminr’s real-time AI platform detects the earliest signals of high-impact events and emerging risks from within publicly available data.My role was to secure the first sales in Japan/South Korea/Taiwan for Dataminr's Public Sector AI driven product. This was achieved through developing and executing country specific Go To Market strategies for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.

Sydney

HIFraser is a medium size marine engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance company. It services customers who have complex marine assets in the Defence, Oil and Gas, and commercial sectors.As Managing Director, HIFraser achieved compound growth through organic growth and acquisitions. Growth strategy was built upon the twin pillars of growing existing Australian contracts; and pursuing global markets and supply chains in US/EU/JPN/ROK.

Sydney'S Northern Beaches

This role focused on continuing the execution of the HIFraser's growth strategy I conceived and developed. Achievements included marketing actions to win work and improve the performance of business units, while up‐skilling employees and ensuring work delivery and service to meet demanding customer expectations.In tandem with the above, my board level responsibilities involved reporting the operations of the… Show more This role focused on continuing the execution of the HIFraser's growth strategy I conceived and developed. Achievements included marketing actions to win work and improve the performance of business units, while up‐skilling employees and ensuring work delivery and service to meet demanding customer expectations.In tandem with the above, my board level responsibilities involved reporting the operations of the East Australian workshop, and driving and executing the marketing and growth strategy for the whole business. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

This role included development and execution of HIFraser's strategy as well as finding solutions for difficult problems across the growing business.

Canberra, Australia

The Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) will bring together the strategic guidance of Defence, the program delivery expertise of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, and the skills and commitment of private industry.Elected to the board to provide advice on how to scale Australian Defence businesses, provide solutions to critical defence industry issues, and engage with Australian Industry.

Canberra, Australia

The Ai Group Defence Council is the peak national representative body for the Australian defence industry, providing a forum for building, developing, and promoting the shared interests of Defence and industry through its National Executive and Working Groups which inform policy development, develop initiatives, and address significant issues impacting industry. It brings Government, Defence and defence industry together for the benefit of national security and the growth and development of the… Show more The Ai Group Defence Council is the peak national representative body for the Australian defence industry, providing a forum for building, developing, and promoting the shared interests of Defence and industry through its National Executive and Working Groups which inform policy development, develop initiatives, and address significant issues impacting industry. It brings Government, Defence and defence industry together for the benefit of national security and the growth and development of the defence industry.Serving as the Deputy Chair, I provided advice on how to scale Australian Defence businesses, solutions to critical defence industry issues, and engagement with Australian Industry. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

AIDN facilitates defence and industry engagements (including Primes) relevant to current and proposed Defence and Security projects; generates collaborative partnerships and industry-sector alliances; provides supply chain development and diversification programs; researches and disseminates market intelligence; supports business missions and trade shows; contributes to workforce planning; and links industry with federal and state/territory government programs and grants in skills training… Show more AIDN facilitates defence and industry engagements (including Primes) relevant to current and proposed Defence and Security projects; generates collaborative partnerships and industry-sector alliances; provides supply chain development and diversification programs; researches and disseminates market intelligence; supports business missions and trade shows; contributes to workforce planning; and links industry with federal and state/territory government programs and grants in skills training, innovation, technology and asset development, specialisation and export readiness.As a National Board Member, I provided advice on how to scale Australian Defence businesses, solutions to critical defence industry issues, and engagement with Australian Industry. Show less

Sydney, Australia

The Defence Innovation Network (DIN) is an association of seven leading universities in NSW. The purpose of the DIN is to bring together NSW industry, universities, State Government and DST Group to address Australia’s defence needs. The DIN also supports NSW business innovation in the global defence market by harnessing world-class research capabilities available within NSW universities.

Warriewood, Nsw, Australia

Joint Venture between the French company Issartel and the Australian company HI Fraser.Issartel-HIFraser is an Australian Manufacturing and Maintenance company that provides Cutting-Edge Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Services.Our company: - is based on an ambitious Transfer of Technology from Issartel, Sea Proven Equipment Manufacturer - benefits from HI Fraser's know-how in complex Systems Maintenance- guarantees Australian Sovereign Manufacturing… Show more Joint Venture between the French company Issartel and the Australian company HI Fraser.Issartel-HIFraser is an Australian Manufacturing and Maintenance company that provides Cutting-Edge Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems and Services.Our company: - is based on an ambitious Transfer of Technology from Issartel, Sea Proven Equipment Manufacturer - benefits from HI Fraser's know-how in complex Systems Maintenance- guarantees Australian Sovereign Manufacturing and Maintenance capabilities on a long-term perspective- offers cutting-edge solutions for high requirement industries such as Defence and Energy. Show less

Sydney, Australia

I was the founding executive chairman and responsible for the strategic direction of SADIG. This included liaison with all industry, academia and levels of government to achieve our goal of capability through collaboration for Defence and Aerospace Industries.Under my tenure SADIG achieved the following milestones:• Facilitated Defence Innovation Network (DIN) strategic inputs from DSTG, seven NSW universities, NSW Government, and industry. Resulted in establishment of DIN with… Show more I was the founding executive chairman and responsible for the strategic direction of SADIG. This included liaison with all industry, academia and levels of government to achieve our goal of capability through collaboration for Defence and Aerospace Industries.Under my tenure SADIG achieved the following milestones:• Facilitated Defence Innovation Network (DIN) strategic inputs from DSTG, seven NSW universities, NSW Government, and industry. Resulted in establishment of DIN with formal and funded structure currently based at UTS. • Innovation forums and roundtables with CSIRO support, on many themes inc. commercialising products and design thinking, autonomous systems, quantum computing, managing intellectual property in export markets, and Project Jericho.• Submissions and advocacy to government including the NSW Industry Action Plans, Manufacturing Industry Innovation Precincts, Space Inquiry 2017, NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Defence Industry 2017 and 2018.• Regional co-operation established with Hunter and Shoalhaven defence groups, with strategic input to DTC in SA and RDA Perth in Western Australia.• Establishment of innovation cluster models for Astronautics and Space 2.0 and advanced composites sectors in NSW.• Staging of joint events in 2016 with KPMG (Minster for Defence Industry briefing), and the TTCP – ‘Five Eyes’ networking event in Sydney (Chief Defence Scientist – Dr Alex Zelinsky) .• Hosting and facilitation for export development with Polish Aviation valley Cluster, and Mediterranean and Normandy France Maritime Clusters.• Developed and contributed to position papers and workshops with lead from UNSW and industry and training groups on harmonization of aircraft and aviation maintenance and licensing (HAMMTaL). Show less

Responsible for project management and delivery of complex engineering projects primarily in the marine environment.Responsible for the identification of strategic opportunities and development of business cases to support the decision process.

Submarine Navigator and Warfare Officer

Company Directors Course

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, Deans List For Academic Achievement

Diploma, Project Management

Bsc (Hons), Oceanography, Honours

BSc (Hons) - Oceanography