Martha Williams co-leads Egon Zehnder’s Marketing and Sales practice in the US, bringing deep experience in the retail and broader consumer sector. Based in Boston, she is a valued partner to leading global and high-growth clients and is active in the firm’s CEO and Board practices across search and advisory.
I feel so lucky to spend my professional life focused on getting the best out of leaders and teams.
Prior to joining Egon Zehnder, Martha worked internationally as a General Manager for private-equity-backed, subsea services company the Acteon Group. She began her career with UK retailer Marks & Spencer, in a variety of field management roles across general merchandise, food and hospitality.
Martha earned a BA from Bristol University and an MSc in Management from Warwick Business School. She enjoys music, literature, footwear, and exploring the world (and greater Boston) with her husband and two young children. She is committed to trying to leave the world a little better than she found it and currently co-Chairs the New England chapter of the March of Dimes.
