Clear Thinking Group announced that A.R. Williams joined the firm as a managing director. Williams, a CPA and senior executive with leadership experience in operations, merchandising, distribution and manufacturing, brings extensive knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, financial analysis and restructuring to his new role.

Before joining Clear Thinking Group, Williams was a founding partner of Hudson Capital Partners. Prior to forming Hudson Capital Partners, Williams was employed at Bill’s Dollar Stores and Bonus Dollar Stores in various capacities, including EVP, CFO, SVP and general merchandise manager. Earlier in his career, Williams was an audit supervisor for Touche Ross & Co. (later becoming Deloitte & Touche).

Clear Thinking Group President Stuart Kessler said, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to add A.R. to the CTG team. His significant experience as a senior consumer product and retail executive, as well as a consultant, provides the firm with another great industry veteran who will add additional value for our clients.”