Geoffrey Williams
Geoffrey joined Burberry as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in April 2022. As part of his role, he is driving the next phase of Burberry’s DE&I strategy, which is focused on valuing and embracing differences, and creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, has a voice and can reach their full potential.
Prior to joining Burberry, Geoffrey worked in the entertainment industry, working with artists signed to Def Jam and Dreamworks Records, before moving into roles within healthcare, transport and media. Occupying a range of roles within Human Resources and People functions, Geoffrey’s holistic experience of both functions led him to become the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Thomson Reuters and then Dr Martins. In 2018, Geoffrey was recognised by The Financial Times Top 100 Ethnic Minority Role Models list and then by The Global Diversity List in 2020 – which also includes VP Kamala Harris and Jacinda Ahern amongst others.
“On joining Burberry, I was thrilled to see that a Cultural Advisory Council was in place and that it also included and is endorsed by key representatives from the brand’s senior leadership team. A huge part of the challenge when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion is that the conversation is constantly evolving. Having a supportive council that we can call on to impart their personal, professional and cultural insights into our work is invaluable to our business, and something that not only benefits the brand commercially, but also helps us continue to be the open, caring and inclusive employer that we are proud to be”.