Jo Williams

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DISC Type : cs

Director Talent Acquisition at Crown Holdings, Inc.

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jo Williams is the Director of Talent Acquisition for EMEA at Crown Holdings, Inc. , where she focuses on delivering impactful people strategies. With an MSc from Sheffield Hallam University, she has extensive experience in HR within the manufacturing sector, including building teams for major new facilities from the ground up.

Jo shows an interest in leadership and current affairs, following publications like Harvard Business Review and BBC News. She has publicly shared thoughtful reflections on International Womens Day, highlighting the importance of self-identity for women who balance numerous personal and professional roles.

She was part of the core team that successfully built one of Europes largest beverage can manufacturing facilities.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

Overcautious

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Next-Gen Talent
Actively promotes and recruits for Crown's FORWARD Programme, which is designed to develop the company's next generation of engineers and plant managers.
Strategic Recruitment
Specializes in large-scale recruitment projects, having previously tripled a new factory's employee count in a single year to meet project goals.
Career Development
Frequently highlights and celebrates the international career journeys and promotions of colleagues, showcasing pathways for advancement within the company.

Media Appearances

Jo has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Director Talent Acquisition at Crown Holdings, Inc.
1-2023 - 2-2026
HR Manager at Crown Holdings, Inc.
3-2022 - 1-2023
HR Business Partner at McCormick & Company
8-2021 - 3-2022
People Services Manager at British Sugar
9-2002 - 8-2021
HR Business Partner at McCain Foods

Education

1999 - 2000
Master of Science (MSc) from Sheffield Hallam University
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons from The Manchester Metropolitan University

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Exp : 29 Location : Peterborough, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director Talent Acquisition at Crown Holdings, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Jo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jo is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jo

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jo move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Jo take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Jo

Personality Compatibility


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