Billie Williamson currently serves as Ernst & Young's Americas Inclusiveness Officer.  In her role, Billie works across the firm to foster and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where all EY people can achieve their potential. She is a senior client-serving partner and serves some of the firm's largest global accounts.  She has also served as a member of Ernst & Young's Americas Executive Board.  Prior to being named to her current role, Billie served as the Americas Director for Flexibility and Gender Equity Strategy.

Billie began her career at Ernst & Young in 1974 and spent the first 19 years in the audit practice, becoming one of only 5 female partners in 1984.  She then left to become CFO of AMX Corp. in Dallas and subsequently Senior Vice President, Finance of Marriott International, Inc. in Washington, D. C. She rejoined Ernst & Young in 1998 in the Corporate Finance practice and worked with CEOs of major companies to structure acquisitions and determine financial strategy.   She has also served major clients in aerospace, technology and other industries, including Texas Instruments, Lockheed, Sprint, Whirlpool and Kimberly Clark.

Ms. Williamson graduated with highest honors from Southern Methodist University and was granted her CPA Certificate in the State of Texas in 1976 and in the State of Maryland in 2003.  She serves on the Executive Board of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and is active in numerous civic and community activities in the Dallas area.