William Taylor

Overview

William Taylor is a Principal in Ryan’s EAP Business Solutions practice, based in the Firm’s London office. He leads a strategic enterprise capability established to support Ryan’s continued growth across Europe and Asia-Pacific by improving scalability, operational efficiency, innovation, and margin performance. Working closely with executive leadership and practice teams, William develops and implements modern operating models, technology-enabled delivery solutions, and data-driven capabilities that enhance consistency, accelerate growth, and create sustainable value across the region.

With extensive leadership experience spanning technology, data, innovation, commercial strategy, business development, and go-to-market transformation, William brings a practical and commercially focused approach to enterprise change. He has successfully built and scaled new products, services, data capabilities, and operating models across the property and professional services sectors, delivering measurable improvements in growth, efficiency, profitability, and client outcomes. Known for his collaborative leadership style and strong commercial acumen, William specializes in translating complex transformation agendas into actionable solutions that improve decision-making, optimize service delivery, and support long-term business performance. A Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), he combines deep industry knowledge with expertise in AI, analytics, operational transformation, and growth strategy to help organizations unlock value and scale effectively.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Investment and Finance, University of Reading

Experience and Achievements

Principal, EAP Business Solutions, Ryan, London office

• Leads the EAP Business Solutions function supporting Ryan’s growth and operational scalability across the region

• Oversees enterprise initiatives involving AI, automation, data strategy, and digital transformation

• Develops technology-enabled delivery models designed to improve efficiency, consistency, and margin performance

• Aligns operational transformation initiatives with Ryan’s long-term growth strategy and global expansion priorities

Executive Vice President, Technology, Data and Innovation, Ryan, London office

• Led modernization of technology adoption and enhancement of enterprise data capabilities

• Directed AI, analytics, automation, and operational transformation initiatives across the business

• Supported strategic growth initiatives including M&A integration, partnerships, and restructuring activities

Executive Vice President, Head of UK Go-To-Market Strategy, Altus Group, United Kingdom

• Led UK sales, lead generation, and commercial strategy across all tax service lines

• Directed go-to-market transformation initiatives to drive growth, improve conversion, and enhance client acquisition

• Oversaw data strategy and commercial intelligence capabilities to support revenue growth and data-driven decision-making

Vice President, Data Commercialization, Altus Group, United Kingdom

• Established a national data strategy focused on creating commercial value from enterprise data assets

• Developed advanced analytics and insight capabilities that improved business performance, lead generation, and client outcomes

Vice President, Business Development, Altus Group, United Kingdom

• Led intelligence-driven business development initiatives and enterprise transformation programs

• Supported digital transformation and operational alignment across sales, service delivery, finance, and operations functions

Senior Director, Office Head, Altus Group, Hertford, United Kingdom

• Co-founded and led the M25 North Professional Services Office

• Specialized in business rates, lease consultancy, and valuation advisory services

Professional Services Surveyor, Altus Group, Dartford, United Kingdom

• Advised commercial property occupiers and landlords on property tax and valuation matters

Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)