Hawaii Employers Council’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Guay, as the employer-association’s new president & CEO. She began her new role effective June 10.

“The board is excited to welcome Sarah as Hawaii Employers Council’s next leader to help lead Hawaii’s only private, nonprofit employer association,” said Bruce Rosen, Hawaii Employers Council’s Board of Governors Chair and Hawaii Central Federal Credit Union’s Executive Vice President. “As Hawaii moves into the post-pandemic era, our members are looking to us to be thought leaders on a myriad of issues including employee retention and recruitment, ongoing guidance and support on ever-changing compliance matters, and ultimately helping workplaces be thriving environments for employees to succeed. Sarah is an exceptional and outstanding business leader who will empower and lead the HEC team during this exciting time. The board was very impressed with Sarah’s success in her prior challenging roles as she moved up the corporate ladder.”

Guay will collaborate with the organization’s board of governors and HEC’s staff to address the ever-evolving needs of Hawaii’s employers and will be responsible for the organization’s leadership, day-to-day operations, and strategic initiatives. Her experience will be vital as the organization invests in its Talent & Organizational Development department in response to the growing needs of employers to further develop thriving and vibrant workplaces.

Guay has more than 20 years of experience leading local organizations’ initiatives related to human resources, organizational development, and workplace culture. Prior to joining HEC, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at HEMIC. She is a director with the Oahu Economic Development Board, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, and serves as an Advisor for the Patsy T Mink Center for Business and Leadership.  Guay received her Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication and Bachelor’s Degree in general communication from Washington State University.