Willard Hill

About Willard Hill

Willard Hill, Jr. is an active corporate board member and retired C-Suite leader in financial services with a record of strategic and operating leadership in large, complex global organizations. He leverages a broad perspective through his expertise in law, compliance and regulatory affairs, public policy issue analysis and advocacy, government relations, corporate communications, investor and media relations, strategic marketing and brand development and corporate philanthropy. Adept at spotting and dissecting complex issues and implementing practical solutions, Willard, through persuasive team leadership, guides organizations to successfully navigate and adapt to rapidly changing environments. As the president of a corporate foundation and in his work as a director on corporate and nonprofit boards, Willard has elevated the level of board accountability and organization authenticity through his knowledge of corporate governance and strategic communications. He demonstrates the ability to inspire personal growth in people, improve operations, and increase profitability while creating an atmosphere of collegiality, trust and mutual respect for diversity and performance excellence. As a creative visionary with a strong drive for results, Willard is a trusted and valued business partner. Willard is a member of the Board of Directors of Beacon Financial Corporation where he serves on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Willard previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Brookline Bancorp where he served as a financial expert on its Audit Committee, and as a member of the Risk Committee. Willard also has served on the audit, executive and nominating/corporate governance committees of PCSB Financial Corporation and as chair of PCSB Bank’s risk committee. He also has served on the finance, strategic planning and government affairs committees of nonprofit organization boards. Willard is actively seeking additional board positions for public or private companies. Specialties: Insurance and Financial Services; Wealth Management; Financial Guarantee/Bond Insurance/Credit Enhancement; Government Relations; Law and Regulatory Affairs; Compliance; Board Governance; Strategic Communications including investor relations, crisis communications, media relations, and internal communications; Strategic Marketing including brand development and execution; Philanthropy.

Experience

1. Beacon Financial Corporation Board of Directors

   Beacon Bank

   Sep 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee

Education

• Fisk University

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Sociology

• University of Connecticut School of Business

  MBA, Finance and Strategy

• Howard University School of Law

  Doctor of Jurisprudence - JD

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Board Director Development Program, Corporate Governance

Skills

• Financial Services
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Risk
• Regulatory Affairs
• Asset Management
• Investor Relations
• Finance
• Public Policy
• Legislative Affairs
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Training
• New Business Development
• Corporate Governance
• Marketing Communications
• Investments
• Strategy
• Risk Management
• Human Resources
• Policy
• Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Securities
• Management
• Due Diligence
• Insurance
• Strategic Communications
• Corporate Law
• Real Estate
• Analysis
• Strategic Corporate Philanthropy
• Compliance
• Contract Negotiation
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Business Strategy