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David Williams

Director, Economic Growth And Nature-based Solutions APAC at Palladium

David Williams serves as the Director of Economic Growth and Nature-Based Solutions for Palladium: Make It Possible since February 2023, overseeing significant DFAT projects and focusing on strategy development in economic growth. As the Founder and Director of Meza Community since 2008, David established a social enterprise in Tanzania that promotes local economic development and marine conservation. David has held various leadership positions, including Executive Director of Programs & Partnerships at Social Ventures Australia, where responsibilities included managing a $7M annual budget and advocating for systemic change in social service delivery. David has substantial experience in international development from roles at TechnoServe, where as Country Director in Brazil, $5M was raised amid economic crises, and as Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. David began a career at Bain & Company, providing strategic consultancy across multiple industries, and has academic qualifications in economics and law from the University of New South Wales and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

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