
Rebecca Comac
Head of People, Communication and Strategic Projects
Argonaut
Rebecca is a seasoned executive and commercial lawyer with over 20 years of experience navigating complex business environments across Australia.
As the Head of People, Communication and Strategic Projects at Argonaut, a leading investment house specialising in natural resources, Bec brings her diverse leadership expertise to drive growth, foster a positive culture, and enhance organisational performance.
Bec's career spans both client-facing and executive management roles, having held senior positions as a Partner at PwC and member of the Financial Advisory leadership team which had oversight of c.2,500 people. Her unique ability to solve complex issues with practical, common-sense solutions has made her a trusted advisor to C-suite executives across industries, from mining and technology to retail. She has a proven track record of implementing strategic people initiatives, improving organisational culture, and empowering teams to achieve outstanding results.
At Argonaut, Bec is responsible for overseeing the firm’s strategic people initiatives, organisational design, and business development, ensuring the company remains agile, innovative, and aligned with its growth objectives. Her leadership has been instrumental in creating a workplace culture built on mutual respect, accountability, and empowerment.
Bec is deeply committed to developing inclusive environments where diverse voices are heard and respected, driving leadership initiatives focused on talent retention, well-being, and workforce development. She is passionate about fostering autonomy in teams, helping them thrive through trust and empowerment while maintaining a strong focus on delivering results.
SESSIONS
Day 2
9:20
Fireside chat: Confident decision-making and team empowerment
Strategies for confident, decisive leadership in times of economic uncertainty
Empowering autonomy by trusting your team to manage their time, building mutual respect and accountability
Creating a safe, empowering culture to encourage idea-sharing considering DE&I facing heightened scrutiny and debate globally
Moderator: Rebecca Comac, Head of People, Communication and Strategic Projects, Argonaut
Sally Langer, Non-Executive Director, Northern Star, Sandfire Resources, The Gold Corporation, Federation Mining, Jupiter Mines, Hale School, Deputy Chair, Ronald McDonald House Charities
Jacqueline Shervington, Co- Chief Executive Officer, Motium