Inside HR at One of History’s Most Innovative Companies: Lessons from the First Seat

What’s it really like to build HR from scratch inside one of the most disruptive companies of our time?

Join the HR Executive Roundtable for a rare public conversation with Alan Cherry—the first HR leader at Tesla and several other innovative companies—who helped shape the people function inside organizations that famously rewrote the rules.

Alan is a global Human Resources executive with more than 25 years of experience across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. He describes himself as a serial start-up offender who thrives in high-technology, automotive, and manufacturing environments—often where ambiguity is high, pressure is constant, and there is no established playbook.

This session goes beyond theory and best practices. It’s a candid look at what it actually takes to build HR credibility, culture, and influence inside fast-scaling, founder-led organizations that move at breakneck speed.

Expect real stories, hard-earned lessons, and perspective you rarely get access to.