William joined Scottish Government in January 2022 in the role of Associate Chief Nursing Officer. Prior to this William has held senior leadership and executive posts both in British Columbia, Canada and Scotland. He has chaired national groups on patient safety and quality. William is passionate about improving access to healthcare and reducing barriers to care for marginalised populations. William has led large scale change in telemedicine and digital infrastructure, he is focused on improving patient outcomes and bettering the patient and provider experience.

William also holds a Master’s Degree in Law and certifications in patient safety, risk management and digital health.