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Paul Williams

Chief Executive Officer at Bible Society
📍 Swindon, England, United Kingdom

Paul Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of Bible Society, leveraging a unique background as both an economist and a theologian. Educated at the University of Oxford, people describe him with adjectives like creative, analytical, and visionary. He previously held roles as a professor at Regent College and Chief Economist for DTZ Holdings.

Paul is passionate about exploring the intersection of faith and contemporary culture. He is married to Sarah and has two adult daughters. He actively promotes research on faith, such as the "Quiet Revival" study, and authors books and articles on Christianitys role in a post-Christian world.

Before his academic and non-profit leadership, Paul worked as an economic policy advisor and began his career at the investment bank JP Morgan.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
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Priorities

Topics Paul cares about

Marketplace Theology
As a Research Professor in this field, he focuses on integrating Christian faith with economics, business, and daily work.
Church Growth
He actively promotes the Bible Society's landmark "Quiet Revival" research, a study on the significant growth of church attendance in Britain, particularly among youth.
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Career

Work history

9-2016
Chief Executive Officer
Bible Society
8-2015 - 10-2025
Research Professor of Marketplace Theology and Leadership
Regent College
8-2005 - 7-2015
Professor of Marketplace Theology and Leadership, and Executive Director, Marketplace Institute
Regent College
8-2009 - 7-2013
Academic Dean
Regent College
10-2008 - 3-2016
Senior Fellow
Cardus - North America
In the press

Media appearances

Bible Society // J.John interviews Paul Williams on Facing the Canon. Featured in YouTube
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Pre‑Summit Masterclass with Prof Paul S Williams, CEO Bible Society. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1984 - 1989
BA
University of Oxford
1993 - 1995
MCS
Regent College
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