Omar Williams is the Americas Product Portfolio Leader for the 3M Precision Grinding & Finishing Business & interim board president of Yellow Tree Theatre. He previously served as the 2021 ERG Chair for the 3M Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (3M BLAC), where he was recognized for his exceptional leadership with the 2021 Melrose Twin Cities Principled Leadership and 3M BLAC Transformational Chair Leadership awards. These accolades reflect his dedication to bold transformation and purpose-driven advocacy for equity & inclusion.
Before joining 3M, Omar, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), held influential leadership roles in accounting, finance, and consulting across various industries, including biopharmaceuticals and public accounting. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Clark University, a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Worcester State University, and an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Outside of work, Omar cherishes quality time with friends and family. He also enjoys competing in the APA (billiards), snowboarding, and immersing himself in international cross-cultural experiences.
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