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Matt Williams is a core member of the Industrial Goods, Public Sector, and Operations practices at Boston Consulting Group. He is an expert in aerospace and defense, with significant experience leading large-scale operational improvements for aerospace clients, diagnosing and addressing supply chain and manufacturing issues affecting aircraft operations, and developing AI education strategies for a defense client’s workforce.

During a two-year transfer to the firm's Rome office, Matt served as Digital and AI Strategy director, unifying BCG's go-to-market strategy across global practices. He also served as an Ambassador with the BCG Henderson Institute, where he helped launch BCG's NLP-based Trust Index offering.

Before joining BCG, Matt served as a U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Officer leading teams as an operations officer, project manager (PMP certified), and leadership instructor.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MA, security studies, Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service
  • BS, with distinction, political science, U.S. Naval Academy

Publications and Videos

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What AI Reveals About Trust in the World’s Largest Companies

BCG’s AI-based Trust Index enables companies to break down stakeholder perceptions of their trustworthiness. Analyses based on the Index have yielded valuable insights about what builds, sustains, or destroys trust.
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Why Trust Should Be Part of the Antitrust Conversation

Regulators are turning up the heat on digital platforms, but traditional remedies are clearly not adequate. Viewing antitrust through the lens of trust may provide answers.
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Beyond Blockchain: The Promise of Digital Trust Networks

In the digital era, the demand for trust is skyrocketing. So how does a company design a digital architecture to build trust among its stakeholders?
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Vibrant Cities Are Built on Trust

Cities that forge trust with their residents are on the right track to a sustainable future. What does it take?
Discovering the Tools and Tactics of Trust in Business Ecosystems

Discovering the Tools and Tactics of Trust in Business Ecosystems

Trust can make or break ecosystem success, but it doesn’t always arise organically. Which instruments do successful ecosystems use to build and maintain trust among participants?