William Davis is an economic advisor with the Secretariat to the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). He has over 15 years of experience in economic policy advice, including on local content and industrial development along mineral value chains.

Previously, William served as a senior economist at the Natural Resource Governance Institute, where he authored numerous publications and collaborated with stakeholders across the private and public sectors globally. He also served as a Technical Advisory Board Chair for the Global Mining Tax Initiative. His earlier roles included advising on economic policies for the UN Economic Commission for Africa and HM Treasury in the United Kingdom, with consistent recognition for his analytical rigour and impactful contributions.

William holds a master's degree in economics and a bachelor's degree in philosophy, politics, and economics, both from Oxford University.

Based in London, he is fluent in English and French and proficient in German.