William Jones
Meet William
William Jones serves as Chief of Staff to the CEO at McChrystal Group, supporting General Stan McChrystal in driving alignment and effectiveness across the firm. He manages the executive office’s operating rhythm, including complex scheduling and coordination, and serves as a primary point of contact among senior leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders. His work ensures that the executive office operates with clarity, efficiency, and disciplined execution.
What did you do before joining McChrystal Group?
I began my career in public media, holding newsroom leadership roles at PBS and NPR for a decade. Following that, I had the opportunity to serve as a consultant to UNICEF before joining Major League Soccer club New York City FC as Director of Communications.
Why did you join McChrystal Group?
I had followed General McChrystal’s work throughout my time in public media. The opportunity to work alongside him as part of an organization that partners with a wide range of interesting organizations and companies was exciting to me.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
I’ve been particularly proud of building strong relationships with colleagues across McChrystal Group to ensure they are well served and effectively supported by the company’s executive office.
Why are you passionate about leaders & teams?
Working in newsrooms made me realize how important it is to operate effectively and efficiently as a team when faced with challenging situations in an incredibly fast-paced environment. That experience deepened my interest in leadership and teams.
MA in International Journalism, Cardiff University
BSc in Psychology, University of Warwick
