# Brian McGuigan

> Brian McGuigan is the Seattle-based CEO of Laird Norton Company. He joined in 2012 to build corporate development and became CEO in January 2023 after a succession of investment, strategy, and operating roles. His remit spans private-company investments, real estate, and the stewardship of an eight-generation family enterprise.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Laird Norton Company
- **Organizations:** Laird Norton Company, Laird Norton Properties, Laird Norton Wetherby, Heartland LLC, CFO Selections, SMB Climate, Stonnington Group (former)
- **Education:** BSc in chemical engineering, University of Cape Town, MBA, USC Marshall School of Business
- **Known for:** Led Laird Norton Wealth Management’s acquisitions of Filament and Wetherby Asset Management, according to the company’s appointment announcement., Became the second non-family CEO in Laird Norton Company’s history., Recognized among Family Business Magazine’s CEOs to Watch in 2025.

## Career timeline

- **2012** — Joined Laird Norton Company as Manager of Corporate Investments.
- **2015** — Promoted to Director of Corporate Investments.
- **2017** — Promoted to VP Corporate Investments and Compliance.
- **2018** — Promoted to VP Strategy and Corporate Development.
- **2021** — Promoted to EVP Enterprise Strategy and Corporate Development.
- **2022** — Appointed Chief Operating Officer in February.
- **2023** — Became Chief Executive Officer on January 1.
- **2025** — Recognized among Family Business Magazine’s CEOs to Watch.
- **2026** — Laird Norton announced a minority investment in CFO Selections in April; McGuigan is listed on its board.

## Achievements

- Led Laird Norton Wealth Management’s acquisitions of Filament and Wetherby Asset Management, according to the company’s appointment announcement.
- Became the second non-family CEO in Laird Norton Company’s history.
- Recognized among Family Business Magazine’s CEOs to Watch in 2025.
- CAIA Charter Holder.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Laird Norton Company announced a minority investment in CFO Selections; McGuigan described growth through collaboration and complementary markets.
- **2026-03** — Laird Norton announced his forthcoming participation in a Family Business Transitions Conference panel on bringing in an outside CEO.
- **2025-08** — Named among Family Business Magazine’s CEOs to Watch and appeared in its Family Business/Business Family podcast.

## Links

- Website: https://lairdnorton.com/about/board-of-directors/brian-mcguigan-2
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwmcguigan

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