Arika Pierce Williams

Arika Pierce Williams is an award-winning leadership strategist who helps organizations build human-centered leaders that boost performance, keep top talent committed, and drive organizational growth.

With over 20 years of leadership experience spanning Fortune 500 companies to growing enterprises, Williams brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing today's leaders. As a former Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy, she oversaw multiple business functions and led cross-functional initiatives, giving her firsthand insight into what it takes to drive high performance at scale. Her leadership trajectory includes achieving her first VP position before age 30, demonstrating her ability to excel in competitive corporate environments.

Williams's approach to leadership is grounded in both strategic thinking and human connection. A graduate of The George Washington University Law School, she combines analytical rigor with deep emotional intelligence to help leaders navigate complex organizational challenges. Her diverse background across industries and markets provides her with a comprehensive understanding of how human-centered leadership drives results in different contexts.

Best-selling author of "I Can. I Will. Watch Me.", Williams is a sought-after speaker for well-known organizations such as American Banker's Association, Assurant, HUB International. General Mills, and Women's Foodservice Forum. As a keynote speaker and consultant, she has trained thousands of professionals in developing the uniquely human capabilities that create competitive advantage. Her methodology focuses on helping leaders leverage technology while strengthening the human skills that AI cannot replicate—building the kind of leadership culture where top talent chooses to stay and thrive.

When she became a first-time mother at 43, Williams gained additional perspective on leading through life's unexpected challenges and changes, further enriching her understanding of resilience and adaptability in leadership.