William Morrison

William B. Morrison is an accomplished economist and project development specialist with 40 years of experience in economic analysis, financial modeling, and major industrial project development, including over 30 years in the global aluminium sector. He has led feasibility studies, due diligence reviews, project financings, and economic assessments for bauxite, alumina, and aluminium projects worldwide, along with strategic assignments in steel, copper, cement, energy, and transportation.
Bill has played key roles in high profile initiatives, including financial modeling for merger evaluations, modernization programs, joint venture developments and smelter expansion studies. His work also includes economic development analysis for governments tied to downstream aluminum investment opportunities.
He has supported multiple successful financings across the aluminium, power generation and industrial sectors, including funding for major engineering programs and development stage financing. He additionally managed several commercial bank financings for steel and aluminium operations worldwide, notably securing and administering construction financing in Guangdong, China, recognized as the first instance in which a non sovereign Chinese entity was accepted as a guarantor.
He holds both a B.Sc. in Marketing and an MBA in Finance & Economics from Louisiana State University and is recognized for his ability to integrate technical, financial, and economic insights into clear, actionable project strategies.