Bonnie W. Gwin

Bonnie W. Gwin is a vice chairman in Heidrick & Struggles’ New York office and co-managing partner of the global CEO and Board of Directors Practice. She focuses on director and CEO-level searches across a wide range of industries. Previously, Bonnie was the president of the Americas and the corporate officer responsible for operations across North America and Latin America.

Bonnie is widely recognized as an expert on leadership effectiveness at the CEO and board levels. She advises clients across industries, from pre-IPO to some of the largest global cap companies. She partners with high-profile organizations that are leaders in social impact.

Bonnie is the recipient of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) Award of Excellence and a multi-time recipient of the NACD Directorship 100 Awards. She is recognized with the John E. Struggles Award, named in honor of the company’s founder. The firm’s highest distinction, this award is presented periodically to the partner who best exemplifies the company’s values of integrity, client focus, and commitment to partnership.

Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, Bonnie spent almost 13 years with IBM.

She is a Diplomatic and Consular Officer, Retired, Fellow, and was a National Merit Scholar.

Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Foreign Service

Bonnie serves on the Cleveland Clinic's board of directors. She previously served on the boards of Georgetown University, Georgetown Board of Regents, and Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees, and is the former chair of Make-A-Wish America.