About this speaker
Sarah Guay was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in June 2022. In her role, she collaborates with HEC’s Board of Governors, membership, and staff to address the ever-evolving needs of Hawaii’s employers and is responsible for the organization’s leadership, day-to-day operations, and strategic initiatives.
Sarah has more than 20 years of experience leading local organizations’ initiatives related to human resources, change management, and workplace culture. Prior to joining HEC, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at HEMIC where she led the digitization of their Human Resources function. Guay also played an instrumental role in leading the change management efforts behind American Savings Bank’s campus development. She is a director with the Oahu Economic Development Board, serves on the Executive Committee of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Board of Directors, and serves as an Advisor for the Patsy T Mink Center for Business and Leadership.
Sarah received her Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication and Bachelor’s Degree in general communication from Washington State University. She and her husband have three awesome kids and enjoy spending time at the beach in Kailua where they live.
