Nathan Williams

Global Brand & Communications Leader | CCO, Founder, Author

Italy

About

Canadian-born brand and communications leader with 15+ years of experience helping organizations refine their voice, build authority, and connect across borders. I started my career in media and publishing, founding Kinfolk, a media platform that grew to reach millions with sales in over 100 countries. Along the way, I published a series of New York Times-bestselling books - collaborative projects exploring creativity, culture, and meaningful work. Since then, I’ve worked across sectors - from advising leading design companies and cultural institutions to overseeing brand and communications teams of 100+, including at a $1B publicly traded organization. Whether shaping brand strategy, navigating cultural change, or helping teams communicate with greater clarity and care, I’m always focused on building meaningful connections: between people, audiences, cultures, and ideas.

Experience

  • Strategic Advisor at Independent Consultant
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Advising executive and leadership teams on brand, communications, and positioning during periods of growth, transition, or change. Working with global design, cultural, and purpose-driven organizations on narrative clarity, reputation, and strategic direction. Selected clients available on request.

  • Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Indigo
    May 2019 - Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Worked as a pivotal member of the executive leadership team, reporting to the CEO, for Canada's largest cultural retailer operating over 200 stores in Canada and the USA. Directly responsible for all brand communications including omni-channel marketing, PR & corporate communications, campaigns, media relations, and more.

  • Founder & Editor in Chief at Kinfolk
    Sep 2010 - Jul 2019 · 8 yrs 11 mos

    Founded and grew the Kinfolk brand into design media authority with a dynamic mix of print & online media, including best-selling books, magazine sold in over 100 countries, foreign language syndications, and gallery spaces in Copenhagen, Tokyo, & Seoul. Editor of successful publications: The Eye, 2018 (No. 1 International Best Seller - Fashion & Textile, Amazon’s Best Books of 2018),The Kinfolk Entrepreneur, 2017, The Kinfolk Home, 2015 (New York Times Best Seller), The Kinfolk Table, 2013

  • Executive Communications Strategist at Ouur
    Jun 2013 - Jul 2018 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Co-founded the independent communications agency Ouur Media, delivering digital communications strategies for prominent clients in the entertainment, hospitality, and fashion sectors. Led creative strategy team to provide clients with digital solutions to reach a young creative audience with measurable results.

  • Analyst at Goldman Sachs
    2011 - 2011 · Less than a year

    Fulfilled trades in Equity Derivatives & Securities, working directly with clients to minimize risk on portfolios