Our Team
Chief Operating Officer
Meet our Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, David Williams. With a strong background in financial leadership and operational excellence, David brings a wealth of experience and plays a key role in steering COEL forward with clarity and confidence.
As Chief Operating Officer and Finance Lead, I bring my financial leadership experience into a broader operational role. I oversee COEL’s financial strategy through budgeting, forecasting, and risk management, while also ensuring compliance and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. I also oversee the Finance, HR and Design departments, so work closely with the respective Heads of Departments.
I take great pride in our workplace culture and values and work hard to ensure the business is the best it can be. At the same time, I’m a real family man and therefore a big believer in having a good work/life balance.
At the weekend, I’ll usually be spending time with my wife and 3 boys. I’m very active and enjoy running and competing in triathlons. I also love spending a day at the rugby or cricket.
As our COO, David brings his financial expertise to a wider operational remit. He guides financial planning, reporting, and compliance, while also overseeing risk management, investment strategy, and cost control. David leads cross-functional operations, including our quality management systems and accreditations—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—ensuring high standards across the business.
Before joining COEL in November 2019, David was Financial Controller at a property start up in London. Prior to this David spent nine years at PA Consulting Group where he held roles including Management Consultant, Strategy and Planning Manager, and Commercial Finance Manager.
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