Product Description

William J. Farrell

Boyden

William Farrell (Boyden) leads the Greater China Practice. His substantial search experience includes manufacturing, shipping, and logistics.

Professional Focus

• Over 20 years’ experience in executive search
• Specialties in the industrial and financial services industries, with particular expertise in asset management and insurance
• Focus on regional and country level CEO and business development roles, as well as human resources management and CFO appointments
• Frequently conducts cross-border searches in close collaboration with Boyden teams across Asia-Pacific
• Fluent in Mandarin and English

Business Expertise

• Successful track record in a variety of industries, including automotive, chemicals and specialty minerals goods and logistics
• Extensive experience in the financial services sector, particularly asset management and insurance

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Banking & Capital Markets
• Financial Services, APAC Leader
• Industrial, APAC Leader
• Logistics/Supply Chain

Global Cross-Sector Practices

• CEO & Board Services
• Private Equity & Venture Capital, APAC Leader

Education & Certifications

• BA in History from University of Minnesota
• Completed Advanced Consulting Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management

Affiliations & Awards

• Member, Boyden World Corporation Board of Directors
• Former Vice-Chairman, Board of Governors and Supervisors American Chamber of Commerce
• Former Chairman, Nominations Committee, American Chamber of Commerce
• Chairman, Human Resources Committee, American Chamber of Commerce
• Boyden Board of Directors Award, 2009
• Boyden Spirit Award, 2006
• Asia-Pacific Sidney Boyden Award, 1997

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