Alison Eastaway

Alison Eastaway is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in developing and leading People and Talent departments across various industries, including devtools, fintech, climate tech, and HR tech. Currently serving as the External VP of HR for multiple VC-backed startups since January 2022, Alison is also the founder of recognizd, a platform designed to help individuals identify transferable skills and career pathways. Previous roles include Director of People at Datadog during its acquisition of Sqreen, where Alison was pivotal in the transition, and VP of People at Sqreen, developing a comprehensive People strategy. Alison has also established Talent departments at Side.co and CALLR and managed HR projects at Leboncoin.fr, contributing to significant organizational growth and development. With additional experience in language training and content management, Alison holds WSET qualifications in wine stewardship.