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The Innovation Behind a Global Contingent Worker Strategy with Lisa Williams, M&E Operations Global Contract Labor Strategy Director at Dow | E420

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Lisa Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and a Master in Manufacturing Management from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania. Lisa joined Dow in 1998 as a Mechanical/PCE Design and Construction Engineer and led over $25MM design and construction projects as a young engineer. In 2001, she transitioned her career into Supply Chain serving in various business planning and supply chain improvement roles until ultimately becoming a Subject Matter Expert in the Supply Chain Technology and Expertise Center. In 2010, she followed her passion for education and change management by taking a role in the Diamond Systems Solution organization traveling to Brazil, India, and the Middle East training employees on new supply chain technology. In 2015, Lisa again transitioned her career into the Global Purchasing organization as Global Category Leader for Process Containment Equipment developing strategic sourcing strategy for $100 MM in capital equipment and services. In 2018, Lisa moved to Midland to become the Global Category Leader for Bulk Marine and Terminal managing a portfolio of marine transportation and terminal services at almost $1.1 billion. In 2021 Lisa was named into her current role leading a team tasked to establish a new contract labor strategy and governance system for over 30,000 contract laborers in Dow across several billion dollars in spend. Lisa is a Six Sigma Black Belt, APICS Supply Chain CPIM and CSCP, and Prosci ADKAR change management certified. Lisa has participated in several elite Dow senior leadership programs such as the HH Dow Academy, Lead To Exceed, Dow Leadership Institute, and Dow executive coaching.

In addition to her core role, Lisa is currently global co-chair emeritus of the Global African Affinity Network (GAAN) Leadership Council, Dow’s 2nd oldest employee resource group (ERG). In her tenure GAAN has globalized to all four regions, launched the first ERG-created sponsorship program called Advocacy in Action, helped author the Dow ACTs commitment to racial equity, and secured over $10 MM in investment to HBCUs and recruiting under-represented talent to Dow. Lisa joined the Midland Area Community Foundation grant committee to leverage her passion for philanthropy and financial stewardship into the Midland community. Finally, Lisa is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated, a global public service sorority and active in the Houston area.

Lisa is a native Houstonian and currently lives there with her husband and son. Lisa is a strong fitness and nutrition advocate and supports various leadership development and public service organizations.

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Lisa Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and a Master in Manufacturing Management from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania. Lisa joined Dow in 1998 as a Mechanical/PCE Design and Construction Engineer and led over $25MM design and construction projects as a young engineer. In 2001, she transitioned her career into Supply Chain serving in various business planning and supply chain improvement roles until ultimately becoming a Subject Matter Expert in the Supply Chain Technology and Expertise Center. In 2010, she followed her passion for education and change management by taking a role in the Diamond Systems Solution organization traveling to Brazil, India, and the Middle East training employees on new supply chain technology. In 2015, Lisa again transitioned her career into the Global Purchasing organization as Global Category Leader for Process Containment Equipment developing strategic sourcing strategy for $100 MM in capital equipment and services. In 2018, Lisa moved to Midland to become the Global Category Leader for Bulk Marine and Terminal managing a portfolio of marine transportation and terminal services at almost $1.1 billion. In 2021 Lisa was named into her current role leading a team tasked to establish a new contract labor strategy and governance system for over 30,000 contract laborers in Dow across several billion dollars in spend. Lisa is a Six Sigma Black Belt, APICS Supply Chain CPIM and CSCP, and Prosci ADKAR change management certified. Lisa has participated in several elite Dow senior leadership programs such as the HH Dow Academy, Lead To Exceed, Dow Leadership Institute, and Dow executive coaching.

In addition to her core role, Lisa is currently global co-chair emeritus of the Global African Affinity Network (GAAN) Leadership Council, Dow’s 2nd oldest employee resource group (ERG). In her tenure GAAN has globalized to all four regions, launched the first ERG-created sponsorship program called Advocacy in Action, helped author the Dow ACTs commitment to racial equity, and secured over $10 MM in investment to HBCUs and recruiting under-represented talent to Dow. Lisa joined the Midland Area Community Foundation grant committee to leverage her passion for philanthropy and financial stewardship into the Midland community. Finally, Lisa is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated, a global public service sorority and active in the Houston area.

Lisa is a native Houstonian and currently lives there with her husband and son. Lisa is a strong fitness and nutrition advocate and supports various leadership development and public service organizations.

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