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Rebecca Harper

Observer · DISC type ci
Partner, Private Equity at Derwent
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Rebecca is a Partner at Derwent specializing in Private Equity executive search across the Consumer, Health, and Services industries. She has deep expertise in appointing CEOs and commercial leaders like CFOs and CMOs. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney.

Outside of her executive search career, Rebecca is passionate about health and wellness, enjoying ocean swimming, long-distance running, and hiking. She is also a self-described "music junkie" who plays bass guitar and loves to travel and explore new destinations around the world.

Unique Fact: Rebecca plays the bass guitar in a band.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Partner, Private Equity
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Personality Overview

How Rebecca shows up

Curious
Assertive
Example Seeker

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Rebecca cares about

Private Equity Talent
Her role is focused on senior leadership appointments for PE clients and their portfolio companies, with a track record of placing investment directors and C-suite executives.
Diversity in Leadership
She is passionate about ensuring Diversity and Inclusion are key considerations in sourcing talent and has been involved in "Pathway to the Boardroom" events.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Partner, Private Equity
Derwent
7-2023 - 7-2025
Principal, Private Equity
Derwent
9-2022 - 7-2023
Consultant, Health & Consumer
Derwent
4-2021 - 9-2022
Partner
Mason Wilhelm
8-2019 - 4-2021
Senior Associate
Korn Ferry
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts
University of Sydney
8-2021 - 8-2021
Hogan Certified
Hogan Assessment Systems
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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