Boeing names John Williams as director, India offset programmes

The Boeing Company has named John Williams as director, offset programmes, India. Williams will be based in Boeing's New Delhi office.

Williams, 44, will serve as the in-country offset representative for Boeing's business units and programmes and will work closely with Boeing India president, Ian Thomas, in strengthening the  company's efforts to deepen its engagement with Indian industry through the development of mutually beneficial partnerships.

"John's deep international business experience and his intimate knowledge of Boeing will help us to capitalize on the emerging opportunities in India," Thomas said. "His appointment, and the expansion of our Boeing India offset programmes team, underscores our commitment to India and the important role that India plays in our global growth and productivity plans."

In addition to his responsibilities as director, India offset programmes, Williams will also be Boeing's Global Corporate Citizenship focal for India. In this capacity, he will lead Boeing's efforts to increasingly engage in social investment and philanthropy programmes while also developing new initiatives, which will benefit local communities across India.

Prior to serving as director, India offset programmes, Williams played a key role in Boeing Integrated Defense Systems' Rotorcraft Programmes International Contracts team. He was responsible for proposing and negotiating large production and development contracts with international customers in Singapore, Israel, Kuwait, and the United Kingdom.

Williams has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Northwestern College, Iowa and speaks several languages.