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Hugh Williams
Corporate Officer/Principal at
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Profile
Hugh E.
Williams currently works at Ocado Innovation Ltd., as Advisor from 2018, Australian Institute of Co. Directors, as Member, Rampersand, as Venture Partner from 2019, and CommentSold LLC, as Advisor from 2021.
Dr. Williams also formerly worked at Articore Group Ltd., as Non-Executive Director from 2015 to 2019, Rome2rio Pty Ltd., as Non Executive Director from 2018 to 2019, Microsoft Corp., as Development Manager from 2005 to 2009, eBay, Inc., as Vice President from 2009 to 2013, Google LLC, as Vice President-Engineering from 2015 to 2017, Permira Advisers LLP, as Senior Advisor from 2021 to 2023, Pivotal Software, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Research & Development from 2013 to 2015, Moonpig.com Ltd., as Advisor from 2017 to 2021, Domain Holdings Australia Pty Ltd., as Advisor from 2018 to 2021, DoorDash, Inc., as Advisor from 2017 to 2020, Trainline Plc, as Advisor from 2019 to 2021, Adevinta Ventures AS, as Advisor from 2021 to 2022, Sajari Pty Ltd., as Advisor from 2019 to 2021, ASOS Plc, as Executive Vice President-Technology from 2024 to 2025, and BGH Capital Pty Ltd., as Senior Advisor.
Dr. Williams received his undergraduate degree in 1990 and doctorate degree in 1997 from RMIT University.
Hugh Williams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
rampersand
 rampersand Investment ManagersFinance Rampersand invests in companies located across the globe primarily in Australia and New Zealand. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of AI-native software, deep tech and infrastructure. It provides financing for pre-seed and seed stage transactions with an investment size of USD 0.25 - 2.5 million. The firm acts as a lead investor and it takes a seat on the board of directors. It also makes follow-on investments. | Private Equity Investor | 2019-04-30 |
CommentSold LLC
 CommentSold LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile applications that provides selling technology solutions for retail businesses | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-08-31 |
Ocado Innovation Ltd.
 Ocado Innovation Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides online grocery sale services | Consultant / Advisor | 2018-09-30 |
Former positions of Hugh Williams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS PLC | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2025-01-31 |
Permira Advisers LLP
 Permira Advisers LLP Investment ManagersFinance Permira Advisers invests in middle market companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on technology, consumer, healthcare, services and climate sectors. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity for buyout and growth stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | 2023-01-31 |
Adevinta Ventures AS
 Adevinta Ventures AS Investment ManagersFinance Adevinta Ventures invests in early stage companies located in Europe. The firm targets companies operating in mobility, real estate, work, fintech and re-commerce sector. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | 2022-05-31 |
Sajari Pty Ltd.
 Sajari Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based instant search platform for websites and e-commerce | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-08-31 |
| DOMAIN HOLDINGS AUSTRALIA | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-08-31 |
Training of Hugh Williams
Experiences
Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
97
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Microsoft Corp.
 Microsoft Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops, manufactures and distributes software products | Technology Services |
eBay, Inc.
 eBay, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online marketplace and mobile app for the sale of goods & services | Retail Trade |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online search engine company | Technology Services |
ASOS Plc
 ASOS Plc Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online retailer for fashion products | Retail Trade |
Permira Advisers LLP
Permira Advisers LLP Investment ManagersFinance Permira Advisers invests in middle market companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on technology, consumer, healthcare, services and climate sectors. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity for buyout and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Ocado Innovation Ltd.
Ocado Innovation Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Provides online grocery sale services | Distribution Services |
RMIT University
 RMIT University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Pivotal Software, Inc.
 Pivotal Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-native software | Technology Services |
Moonpig.com Ltd.
 Moonpig.com Ltd. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates online personalized greeting card stores | Retail Trade |
Domain Holdings Australia Ltd.
 Domain Holdings Australia Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a home rental and property search platform | Technology Services |
Articore Group Ltd.
 Articore Group Ltd. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates as an online marketplace for independent artists | Retail Trade |
Rome2rio Pty Ltd.
 Rome2rio Pty Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online travel search engine | Technology Services |
rampersand
rampersand Investment ManagersFinance Rampersand invests in companies located across the globe primarily in Australia and New Zealand. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of AI-native software, deep tech and infrastructure. It provides financing for pre-seed and seed stage transactions with an investment size of USD 0.25 - 2.5 million. The firm acts as a lead investor and it takes a seat on the board of directors. It also makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
DoorDash, Inc.
 DoorDash, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Operates as an online food & groceries ordering and delivery platform | Transportation |
Trainline Plc
 Trainline Plc Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Sells rail and coach tickets through online | Consumer Services |
BGH Capital Pty Ltd.
 BGH Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance BGH Capital invests in mid-market companies located in Australia and New Zealand. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth and buyout transactions. | Finance |
CommentSold LLC
CommentSold LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile applications that provides selling technology solutions for retail businesses | Technology Services |
Adevinta Ventures AS
Adevinta Ventures AS Investment ManagersFinance Adevinta Ventures invests in early stage companies located in Europe. The firm targets companies operating in mobility, real estate, work, fintech and re-commerce sector. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Sajari Pty Ltd.
Sajari Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based instant search platform for websites and e-commerce | Technology Services |
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