The COO of Experian is to retire in March 2023 after two decades at the global information services company.
Experian, headquartered in Dublin and listed on the London Stock Exchange, said Williams will also step down as an executive director of the company.
Craig Boundy will succeed him after successfully leading Experian’s North America region for seven years.
He joined Experian in November 2011 to lead the UK & Ireland region and has operated in a variety of leading management positions.
Boundy will assume the COO position on 1st April 2022 and join the board as an executive director from the conclusion of the company’s AGM in July 2022, when Williams will step down from the board.
North America CEO
Jennifer Schulz will assume the role of CEO, North America from 1st April 2022. Schulz joined Experian in 2013 and is currently group president of its North America health and automotive businesses and global targeting and data quality businesses.
“Kerry, Craig and Jennifer are extraordinary leaders and we are fortunate to have access to talent of this calibre so widely across Experian,” said Experian CEO Brian Cassin.
“Kerry has played a pivotal role in taking the business to the strong position it is in today. We thank him for this and wish him well for his retirement.
“Craig and Jennifer will build on these strong foundations as we progress our journey of innovation-led growth and I look forward to continuing to work closely with them in the years to come.”
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