Greg Williams

Greg Williams is a journalist and editor and an expert on technology, innovation and the forces shaping the future of business and society. As the Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK and Global Editorial Director of WIRED, he has spent over a decade observing and working closely with the world’s leading authorities in science, technology and business. He explores their ideas, break-throughs and behaviours, asks important questions, and considers the implications of the latest developments.

Greg’s work is driven by a simple but powerful question: how will today’s emerging technologies transform the way we live, work and lead? Through his time at WIRED, he has helped make complex subjects, from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to the politics of tech, cybersecurity and sustainable innovation, accessible to a global audience of decision-makers. His reporting has taken him from Silicon Valley labs to climate research stations, geopolitical flashpoints and the headquarters of some of the world’s most disruptive and influential companies.

Before joining WIRED, Greg held senior editorial roles at the Evening Standard and Arena, as well as on international reporting teams covering global culture, conflict and political change. His work has appeared in publications including The Guardian, Newsweek and The Observer. 
Greg explores how leaders can make sense of rapid technological change, and how organisations can build cultures ready to quickly adapt to it. He looks at the rise of AI and automation, the future of work and leadership, digital ethics, resilience, and the social and political influences shaping the modern world. His approach combines journalistic clarity with a considered understanding of data, trends and case studies.

Cutting through hype, distinguish signal from noise, and identifying where genuine opportunities lie, Greg explains not just what is coming next, but what it could mean for industries, societies and leaders. With original insights and storytelling, he helps organisations navigate uncertainty, challenge assumptions and develop strategic responses to a world shaped by exponential technologies.

Greg has participated at the World Economic Forum, the UN AI for Good conference, Cannes Lions, and the World Government Summits, and his essay on neuroeconomics was featured alongside essays by Bill Gates and the economist Joseph Stiglitz in the book, Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.