Rupert Harrington

Rupert Harrington is Executive Chairman and a major shareholder of Advent Private Capital Pty Ltd, a leading Australian private equity manager. He has been involved in Private Equity since 1987 and is considered to be one of the key founders of the Australian industry. Rupert has an excellent track record of delivering results to investors. Prior to Advent he had 8 years general management experience at both corporate and operational management levels.

During Rupert’s 28 years at Advent he has been either a director or chairman of 26 investees, including businesses operating in the manufacturing, services and high-technology sectors spanning many facets of the investment process at all stages of growth. Advent portfolios rely on business growth, organic & acquisition, to drive shareholder returns.

Rupert is solution rather than process driven. He has brought his problem solving skills to assist in acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raisings, refinancing, overseas expansion, preparation of business for sale (often internationally) and IPOs. As a consequence Rupert has engaged & worked with major accounting groups, legal firms and investment banks in Australia and overseas.