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Englewood, CO-based Western Union has Promoted Richard L. Williams to Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
We are a global leader in cross-border` cross-currency money movement. From small businesses and global corporations` to families near and far away` to NGOs in the most remote communities on Earth` Western Union helps people and businesses move money - to help grow economies and realize a better world. We continue to innovate` developing new ways to send money through digital` mobile` and retail channels` with an array of convenient pay-out options to meet business and consumer needs.
About the Person
As Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Richard Williams oversees all aspects of Western Union’s Human Resources functions around the globe. He is based in Englewood, Colo., at Western Union’s global headquarters. Williams joined Western Union in 2009 as the Vice President of Human Resources for the Americas region. Prior to joining Western Union, Richard worked for Fullerton Financial Holdings (a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings) as its Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, based in Dubai. Williams also spent more than 17 years with American Express, holding senior human resources roles in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the U.S. In his last role with American Express, Williams was the Vice President of Human Resources for the Latin America, Caribbean and Canada region. Williams also has held senior-level roles with Dunia Finance in the UAE, a joint venture between Fullerton Financial and Mubadalla, and with ACNielsen. Williams was born in Mombasa, Kenya and has lived in seven countries. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from San Diego State University.
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