Keith Williams (businessman)

Keith Williams CBE (born 13 May 1956)[1] is a British businessman who has been chairman of Halfords and Royal Mail since 2018.

Williams was born in Teesside, England,[2] attended Guisborough Grammar School,[1] and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Liverpool.

[3] Williams spent his early career with Boots, Apple Inc., and Reckitt and Colman.

[4] In 1998, Williams left Reckitt and Colman, and joined British Airways, rising to CEO in 2011, and then chairman.

[2] He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to the railway industry.