Faranak R.

Faranak R. serves as the Vice President of People Strategy and Transformation at Rivian, where significant advancements in AI-driven HR transformation and strategic leadership for joint ventures have been achieved. Faranak R. also acts as a Transformation Consultant for GridMatrix and previously held the role of Senior Vice President of People and Culture at Productboard, overseeing a comprehensive HR overhaul for a SaaS company. Prior experience includes leadership positions at Atlassian, Gap Inc., Activision, Medtronic, Cardinal Health, and Sun Microsystems, with a focus on global talent management, organizational effectiveness, and HR transformation. Faranak R. holds Master's degrees in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and Bachelor's degrees from the University of California, Berkeley.