Rafe Harwood

Global HR Leader in New York

Strategic ~ Pragmatic ~ Business-Focused Global HR Leadership

English-born but based in New York City, Rafe is a creative, dynamic, hands-on global Human Resources leader who takes a concrete, business-focused approach to his HR leadership.

Both as a consultant and internal HR leader, Rafe is recognized as a strategic global business partner and change agent with strong internal consulting skills who develops innovative people solutions aligned with company culture, values and objectives.

As a pragmatic and collaborative problem solver who drives change and leverages diverse talent in ambiguous situations, Rafe has consistently demonstrated the ability to excel globally across functions and industries to realize organizational efficiencies in people, processes and systems.


Specialties: Global Strategic HR Planning, Executive Partnership, M&A HR Expert, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Industrial Relations, HRIS & Technology

  • Education
    • University of London