The company stated that Williams brings significant experience to his new role, having been with Allianz Trade since 2004. He has held a range of international positions within the company, including credit analyst, regional risk manager for the UK and Ireland, and head of risk underwriting for Northern Europe. From 2020, Williams expanded his expertise in senior roles across various regions, including as risk director for Benelux and credit director for Multinationals. In 2024, he returned to London to join the Northern Europe regional management team.