Operations and Culture (Consultant)

For over a decade, Will has held operational roles across the Culture and Finance industries, in many instances bridging the two sectors. Before joining Synthesis Capital, Will led UniCredit’s digital strategy across Europe to leverage and enhance the Group's artistic heritage. In 2021, Will was the founding COO and Executive Director for Interspecies Internet, a Google and MIT initiative and think-tank to accelerate our understanding of interspecies communication, launching the charity in the US and UK. Between 2018-2021, Will held positions working with UHNW clients and family offices, working to connect the corporate world, philanthropy, and cultural institutions. From 2013-2018, Will was Studio Director for the Internationally acclaimed artist Eddie Peake, heading up all business operations.

A passionate advocate for animals, Will has been vegan for over two decades, held past senior voluntary positions at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and worked in conservation efforts in Madagascar.

Will holds a BA from the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, with further studies at the New York Studio School. In 2021 Will was the Founding Chair & Trustee of Hypha Studios and has held numerous advisory roles including the Contemporary Arts Society.