Brian Farrell

Brian Farrell is the former President and CEO of video game publisher THQ, a position he held from 1995 until the companys final years. He holds a bachelors degree from Stanford University and an MBA from UCLA. He guided THQs strategy through major industry shifts, including its focus on licensed properties and its later pivot to core gaming and digital distribution.

Outside of his executive role, Brian has been deeply involved in both academic and charitable endeavors. He has served as chairman of the Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and was co-chairman of an industry charitable foundation that raised over $2. 8 million for childrens charities.

Colleagues have praised his integrity and ethics, with one noting, "Brian just proves that nice people can finish first. "