As Taiwan’s fierce competition for executive talent intensifies, companies must adapt their recruitment strategies to secure the global business leaders needed for success.
William Farrell has been with Boyden for over 30 years. As the former lead in Greater China, he has extensive experience working across the Asia Pacific region. He also has comprehensive knowledge of the Southeast Asia market. His search experience includes working in industrial manufacturing, shipping and logistics, and financial services. In addition, Bill has served as a Board Director for NGOs and private companies for 20-plus years. He is currently leading Boyden’s Taiwan and South Korea offices, and focuses on recruiting for Board, CEO and other leadership roles across functional lines.
Professional Focus
- Over 30 years’ experience in executive search
- Specialties in the industrial and financial services industries - expertise in automotive, asset management and insurance
- Focus on regional and country level CEO and business development roles, as well as CFO appointments
- Frequently conducts cross-border searches in close collaboration with Boyden teams across Asia-Pacific
- Experienced Board Director – conducts board search and board training
- 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
Areas of Expertise
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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