Stuart Guthrie is a member of our Board and CEO Advisory Partners Sector, with an emphasis on CEO and board succession for leading industrial clients. Based in Dallas, Stuart led the Chemicals, Materials and Packaging Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates for nearly 10 years. He has conducted numerous board director, CEO, general management and other leadership assignments throughout his career.
He is especially adept at working with chemical, packaging and renewable energy clients and has spearheaded numerous CEO succession projects and large executive assessment engagements. During his more than 20 years at Russell Reynolds Associates, Stuart has led hundreds of executive searches. Before joining us, Stuart spent 14 years in the chemicals industry, most recently as a general manager of a specialty chemical business for Solvay America. Previously, he progressed through a series of sales, marketing and management roles with Tenneco.
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to become a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” — Douglas MacArthur