William has worked in institutional asset management for over 40 years, including three spells in Tokyo. Since 2009 he has been advising public sector funds and currently acts as independent advisor to three LGPS funds. He has a Masters in Finance from the LBS, and is Director of Linchpin Advisory Limited, providing advisory services on investment and governance. He also acts as the Treasurer to a bridge-related charity and spends any spare time looking after and occasionally sailing a 55-year-old wooden boat on the River Medway.