Black & Veatch’s CFO, Michael Williams, serves as interim president of Diode, and is a financial leader and Certified Public Accountant with nearly two decades of experience. He has extensive expertise in all aspects of corporate financial operations and systems, as well as contract and change management, process improvement, project management, and professional development. Previously Black & Veatch’s Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, Michael has served in several financial leadership positions since joining the company in 2011, including at the corporate level and as Director of Finance for the company’s former telecommunications business. A model of the employee-owner mindset, Michael was an instrumental leader during Black & Veatch’s companywide transformation, which aligned the organization to meet the global megatrends reshaping the world of critical human infrastructure and the rapidly expanding need for innovative solutions. Michael is a member of the Board of Directors for both Black & Veatch and Diode.