Ashutosh Kumar

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

India

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Value Conscious

Observative

Perfectionist

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

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.
Tesla's Mission
Frequently posts about "Accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy," showing a strong alignment with the company's core purpose.

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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Work History

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

Education

2012 - 2014
PGDM from Goa Institute of Management (GIM)
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Fashion Technology from NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, MUMBAI

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Insights For Selling To Ashutosh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ashutosh is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ashutosh

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ashutosh move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Ashutosh take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Ashutosh

Personality Compatibility


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