William Gaultier
William Gaultier is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in senior management and board-level roles, specializing in operational and reputational growth strategies. He is particularly adept at managing complex risks, including wicked risks—those multifaceted, interconnected challenges that demand comprehensive and creative solutions. William has extensive expertise in advising C-suites and management boards on navigating critical challenges in cybersecurity, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and public affairs. His leadership style is known for its focus on innovation, strategic risk mitigation, and fostering resilience in dynamic operational environments. William has also played a key role in aligning organizational strategies with stakeholder expectations, ensuring reputational integrity while steering sustainable growth.
Operational & Reputational Lead
William Gaultier is a seasoned board-level, and c-suite strategy & exponential risk expert with 30 years of experience in handling operational and reputational crises for a diverse range of companies and industries. Having worked with industry giants such as Lazada/Alibaba, Sephora, and The Hoffman Agency, he brings a deep expertise in navigating the complexities of corporate risks, including those associated with cybersecurity, AI, ESG, and regulatory challenges.
Gaultier has successfully managed crises across global regions, including San Francisco, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. His extensive experience equips him with a profound understanding of cultural, economic, and regulatory landscapes, essential for mitigating both local and international business risks.
His work with global brands and CEOs highlights his capacity to address significant operational threats, such as the largest cyberattack in Sephora's history, which he managed across 10 countries, coordinating responses with employees, consumers, partners, and governments.
His unique expertise extends to both opportunities and risks in emerging technologies, ESG, finance, people and regulators. He has developed strategies to leverage AI for growth while mitigating its risks, such as data breaches, greenwashing, and ethical concerns.
In the realm of AI-powered attacks on companies 3 lines of defence, tech, people and governance, Gaultier advocates for integrating cyber risk management into people, governance, recognizing cyber threats as not only operational risks but also as key factors affecting human capital stability and corporate governance. His forward-thinking approach ensures that companies are prepared for the regulatory scrutiny and technological disruptions posed by generative AI and other advancements.
William Gaultier’s comprehensive understanding of wicked risk mitigation, coupled with his global experience in building and growing businesses, makes him a formidable advisor for organizations aiming to navigate the complexities of today’s interconnected risks and opportunities.