William Crane oversees Georgeson’s global proxy division and serves as a member of the Board of Directors. He advises leading domestic and international corporations on strategies for both hostile and friendly acquisitions and has been involved in close to 300 contested solicitations since 1981. He is a frequent speaker on proxy topics and takeover strategies for investment banks, law firms and industry associations.

Prior to joining Georgeson in 1981, he was with Citibank's Securities Division. He holds a BA degree from New York University and is a member of the Society of Corporate Secretaries & Governance Professionals, the Corporate Transfer Agents Association and the Securities Industry Association.