Mr. William “Bill” Watts Joins The SPECTRUM Group

Alexandria, Va. – September 19, 2024 – The SPECTRUM Group (TSG) is pleased to announce that Mr. William “Bill” Watts has joined its firm. Mr. Watts delivers more than 30 years of experience supporting clients in navigating global energy, climate, technology, and infrastructure strategy and investment, with significant expertise in the UAE / Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and multinational programs.

“Bill brings exceptional experience, expertise, and integrity to TSG,” said Andrew J. Campbell, TSG Executive Chairman. “He will expertly support our clients in energy, environmental, and international programs and related domains. I look forward to working with Bill and his clients as he advances their success.”

Prior to joining TSG, Mr. Watts served as a Vice President in the Management Consulting Division of Teneo Consulting, where he led teams in public and private sector infrastructure, technology, and investment projects, including energy, climate, real estate, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Earlier, he served as Director of Operations for Dunia Frontier Consultants, where he provided financial strategic advisory to corporate and investment clients on Middle East and Africa energy, defense, technology, and related projects.

“TSG is fortunate to have Bill join our team,” said TSG’s President, Major General George Close, U.S. Army (Ret.). “His energy, defense, and tech background, amplified by his financial and data expertise, integrate with and enhance TSG’s energy and M&A practice areas. TSG’s clients will benefit from his deep public and private sector project support experience.”

Mr. Watts also previously served in several senior roles for StorageTek / Sun Microsystems (now Oracle Corporation), including as manager of a data appliance product line, Director of Corporate Strategy and Development, and Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer. He also served in senior equity / trade research roles at Salomon Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley), Genesis Merchant Group Securities, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

ABOUT THE SPECTRUM GROUP

The SPECTRUM Group (TSG) is a premier Washington, D.C.-based strategic consulting, government relations, and professional services firm. Since 1993, SPECTRUM’s diversified practice has helped U.S. and global clients achieve their defense, security, and government business objectives.

Mr. Watts can be reached at (703) 683-4222 or wwatts@spectrumgrp.com.