Overview
Guy Farrow is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Sydney and Melbourne offices and the regional managing partner of the CEO & Board of Directors Practice for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. He co-chairs the Professional Development Committee, which provides strategic oversight of the firm’s commitment to developing exceptional professionals throughout their careers.
Experience
Guy has more than 15 years of experience with Heidrick & Struggles, specializing in board appointments, CEO succession, senior executive search assignments, and the assessment and development of top executives. He has conducted numerous chair, non-executive director, and CEO succession assignments, helping several ASX-listed, unlisted, and private equity companies across a range of industry sectors.
Previously, he was a co-chair of the Global Promotions Committee, overseeing internal partner promotions. Other previous leadership roles include managing partner of Australia and regional managing partner of the Industrial Practice in Asia Pacific.
Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Guy held senior executive positions within the aviation sector of American Airlines in Dallas, Qantas, and as a founder of the ASX-listed Regional Express. He was also a consultant with Bain & Company and Port Jackson Partners.
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Master’s Degree in Marketing
University of Hawaii, Bachelor’s Degree, with Honors, in International Business
Awards
Guy is a current world masters and former national swimming champion who was awarded an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Hawaii.