Richard E.  Williams net worth and biography

Richard Williams Biography and Net Worth

Director of Powell Industries

Richard E. Williams joined Powell’s Board in 2016 and currently serves as the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee.  He is also a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Williams retired from Royal Dutch Shell after 36 years, spending 28 years in Shell Pipe Line Corporation, with various business and operations leadership roles and was the President of Shell Wind Energy from 2008 to 2013.  His last assignment involved defining Shell’s initial Energy Transition framework for the Americas. Mr. Williams was Chairman of the Board for Houston Technology Center, the interim CEO of Houston Exponential, and is currently the President of CDM Partners, LLC. He obtained his BSEE from Penn State University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Louisiana and Pennsylvania. Mr. Williams brings the following experiences to Powell and the Board: Business Leadership for a leading alternative energy company, technical experience as a Professional Engineer, and extensive knowledge of the oil and gas and pipeline industries.

What is Richard E. Williams' net worth?

The estimated net worth of Richard E. Williams is at least $10.37 million as of May 14th, 2026. Williams owns 39,630 shares of Powell Industries stock worth more than $10,366,415 as of May 20th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Williams may own. Learn More about Richard E. Williams' net worth.

How do I contact Richard E. Williams?

The corporate mailing address for Williams and other Powell Industries executives is 8550 MOSLEY ROAD, HOUSTON TX, 77075. Powell Industries can also be reached via phone at (713) 944-6900 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Richard E. Williams' contact information.

Has Richard E. Williams been buying or selling shares of Powell Industries?

In the last ninety days, Richard E. Williams has sold $1,570,747.50 of Powell Industries stock. Most recently, Richard E. Williams sold 5,250 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $299.19, for a transaction totalling $1,570,747.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 39,630 shares of the company's stock, valued at $11,856,899.70. Learn More on Richard E. Williams' trading history.

Who are Powell Industries' active insiders?

Powell Industries' insider roster includes Brett Cope (CEO), Marshall Jr (VP), Michael Metcalf (EVP, CFO, Secretary, and Treasurer), Ping Ni (Insider), and Richard Williams (Director). Learn More on Powell Industries' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Powell Industries?

During the last twelve months, insiders at the industrial products company sold shares 23 times. They sold a total of 340,402 shares worth more than $54,557,468.77. The most recent insider tranaction occured on May, 14th when CEO Brett Alan Cope sold 4,440 shares worth more than $1,336,440.00. Insiders at Powell Industries own 2.2% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Powell Industries.

Information on this page was last updated on 5/14/2026.

Richard E. Williams Insider Trading History at Powell Industries

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
5/14/2026Sell5,250$299.19$1,570,747.5039,630View SEC Filing Icon  
5/10/2016Buy3,000$11.26$33,790.009,000View SEC Filing Icon  
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Richard E. Williams Buying and Selling Activity at Powell Industries

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Powell Industries Company Overview

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Powell Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems. The company's principal products include integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, medium-voltage circuit breakers, monitoring and control communications systems, motor control centers, switches, and bus duct systems, as well as traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgears and control gears. Its products have application in voltages ranging from 480 volts to 38,000 volts. The company also provide field service inspection, installation, commissioning, modification and repair, spare parts, retrofit and retrofill components for existing systems, and replacement circuit breakers for switchgear. It serves onshore and offshore production, liquefied natural gas facilities and terminals, pipelines, refineries, and petrochemical plants, as well as electric utility, light rail traction power, mining and metals, pulp and paper, data centers and other municipal, commercial, and industrial markets. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Mexico, and Central and South America. Powell Industries, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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Market Capitalization

$9.87 billion

P/E Ratio

53.04

Dividend Yield

0.13%

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1.14