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Suzanne Williams is an Associate Fellow of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where she teaches on the Oxford Programme on Negotiation. She is an internationally renowned hostage negotiator with over 27 years of experience. Previously, she served as a senior detective at Scotland Yard, leading the Kidnap and Hostage Crisis Negotiation Units. She actively contributes to UK Government crisis response for overseas kidnappings and advises ministers via COBRA (Cabinet Office Briefing Room).
Her expertise spans land, sea, and cyber negotiations, with a focus on saving lives and resolving high-stakes conflicts. She also lectures at Harvard University, collaborating with international humanitarian sectors. Notable recognitions include the Queen’s Police Medal for her commitment to negotiation and life-saving efforts.
Teaching emphasizes practical negotiation tactics for business, drawing from her field experience. She has been featured on BBC programs such as The Reluctant Feminist and Woman’s Hour.
- Advising & Crisis Roles: Active COBRA advisory member, daily involvement in hostage negotiations, cyber extortion tactics.
- Grants/Labs: No explicit grants or labs mentioned.
