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Harley Sebastian
Senior Associate, CEO & Board Practice at True Search
Harley Sebastian is a Senior Associate in the CEO & Board Practice at True Search, based in New York, New York. Here are some key details about her background and experience:
Education
Harley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and Italian from the University of Virginia, graduating in 2019.1 She has also completed additional educational programs, including:
- Certificate in Business Fundamentals from the McIntire Business Institute at the University of Virginia
- Digital Marketing course at BrainStation
- Summer course in Professional Fashion Writing at ISI Florence
Professional Experience
True Search
Harley joined True Search in January 2021 as an Associate in the CEO & Board Practice.1 Her role involves:
- Specializing in senior-level executive searches for consumer and retail companies
- Working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to growth equity-backed firms and founder-led unicorns
- Focusing on placing commercial leaders and general managers in roles such as CEO, President, COO, CMO, and CRO
Previous Roles
Prior to True Search, Harley's experience includes:
- Account Executive at Brandstyle Communications (October 2020 - January 2021)
- Account Coordinator at Brandstyle Communications (June 2019 - October 2020)
- Summer Intern at Nicole Miller (June 2018 - August 2018)
Skills and Achievements
- Proficient in Italian (professional working proficiency) and Spanish (limited working proficiency)1
- Recipient of an athletic scholarship at the University of Virginia (2015-2018)
- Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for maintaining above a 3.0 GPA during her academic years
- Inducted into the Italian Honor Society
Harley's background combines business acumen, international experience, and a strong academic foundation, which likely contributes to her current role in executive search at True Search.