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Ashutosh Kumar

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Senior HR Partner and Director on the Board of Tesla India at Tesla
📍 India

Ashutosh Kumar is the Senior HR Partner and a Director on the Board for Tesla India, where he leads the people strategy for critical functions including Engineering, AI, and Supply Chain. A Goa Institute of Management alumnus, he is described by colleagues as a "strategic" and "positive" leader skilled in building high-performance cultures from scratch.

Ashutosh is a vocal champion of Teslas mission, frequently expressing his excitement for the companys innovation and environmental goals. He fosters a culture of curiosity and empowerment, encouraging teams to invent new solutions based on "First Principles Thinking," reflecting a deep personal investment in his work and its impact.

He played a pivotal role in establishing Teslas initial market entry into India, personally onboarding the companys foundational core team.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Senior HR Partner and Director on the Board of Tesla India
Job Level
Senior
Location
India
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People and Culture
As the India HR lead, he is the key custodian for Tesla's mindset and high-performance culture, focusing on people-first practices.
AI & Tech Innovation
Leads HR for Tesla's AI and Engineering teams and recently promoted the company's new Bengaluru center focused on AI hardware and software innovation.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Senior HR Partner and Director on the Board of Tesla India
Tesla
9-2019 - 8-2021
Regional Human Resources Manager
Reliance Retail
11-2017 - 8-2019
Assistant Manager- Leadership Hiring
Wipro Limited
5-2015 - 9-2017
Senior Recruiter (Formerly Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
DXC Technology
4-2014 - 4-2015
Senior Consultant
ABC Consultants
In the press

Media appearances

What Tesla Taught One HR Leader About Courage, Power, and Agency – Digital HR Leaders with David Green (featuring Ashutosh Kumar, Senior HR Partner & Director on the Board of Tesla India). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
2012 - 2014
PGDM
Goa Institute of Management (GIM)
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Fashion Technology
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, MUMBAI
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