Christopher J. Williams

Christopher Williams brings a wealth of financial, accounting, and strategic expertise to the board with his years of experience in investment banking and finance, and as the former chair of the audit committee of a Fortune 100 company. He also contributes important executive management and leadership experience as the chairman and chief executive officer of an investment management firm. As a current and former director of several public and private companies, he brings a valuable perspective for the company’s strategy and operations as well as extensive customer insights.

Experience Highlights

Siebert Williams Shank & Co. LLC, an investment banking and financial services company, formed from the merger of The Williams Capital Group LP and Williams Capital Management LLC with Siebert Cisneros Shank

• Chairman (November 2019 to present)

The Williams Capital Group LP and Williams Capital Management LLC, an investment banking and financial services firm

• Chairman and chief executive officer (1994 to 2019)

Jeffries & Company, an investment bank

• Managed derivatives and structured finance division

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., an investment bank and financial services company

• Managed groups in corporate debt capital markets and derivatives structuring and trading

Other Public Company Boards

• Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (September 2016 to present)
• Union Pacific Corporation (November 2019 to present)
• Caesars Entertainment Corporation (April 2008 to March 2019)
• Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (June 2004 to June 2014)

Nonprofit/Other Boards: 

• Cox Enterprises Inc.

Independent Director Since: 2015

Committees: Audit (chair)