Debbie Williams

Debbie leads the Data Advisory practice as part of BNY Mellon’s OMNI Digital Services strategic advisory. She is responsible for assisting clients with the design and implementation of data oversight frameworks and processes. Prior to taking this role at the end of 2020, she led the rollout of the enterprise data management framework at BNY Mellon globally and was the primary data liaison for regulatory agencies and internal audit. She has more than 25 years of experience in financial services and technology and has advised on market trends, product positioning and strategy as well as guiding financial institutions on technology adoption.

Prior to joining BNY Mellon, Williams directed the marketing and business development efforts for the Risk Analytics business at S&P Capital IQ. Prior to S&P Capital IQ, she held significant roles as Head of Marketing and Business Development at R2 Financial Technologies, Director of the Basel II Program for RBS Citizens Bank, and spent nearly two decades advising global financial institutions on technology adoption as co-founder and COO of Meridien Research and The Tower Group.

Williams is based in Wellesley, MA. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Vassar College and a master’s degree in Business and Entrepreneurship from Babson F. W. Olin Graduate School of Business. She is a member of the steering committee and previous regional director for the Boston region and a founding member of PRMIA (Professional Risk Management International Association).