Austin Sutton
About Austin Sutton
Austin Sutton serves as the Senior Director of Global People at Rescale and has held various human resources leadership roles at notable companies including Hermès, Youth To The People, and The Estée Lauder Companies.
Current Role at Rescale
Austin Sutton serves as the Senior Director of Global People at Rescale, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global human resources strategies and initiatives. His work focuses on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture within the organization. Rescale operates in the high-performance computing sector, and Sutton's leadership plays a crucial role in aligning HR practices with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Rescale, Austin Sutton held several significant positions in human resources across various industries. He worked as the Director of People and Culture at Youth To The People from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Human Resources at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. from 2017 to 2021 and at Dermstore from 2015 to 2017. His experience also includes roles at Ralph Lauren and H&M, where he developed HR strategies and managed employee relations.
Early Career at Target and H&M
Austin Sutton began his career in retail, working as an Executive Team Leader at Target from 2004 to 2006. He then transitioned to H&M, where he served as the Regional Human Resources Manager from 2006 to 2011. In these roles, he gained foundational experience in team leadership and human resources management, which contributed to his subsequent career advancements in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Austin Sutton studied at the University of California, San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication in 2004. His academic background provided him with essential skills in interpersonal communication and organizational behavior, which are vital in his roles within human resources.
Current Role at Hermès
In addition to his position at Rescale, Austin Sutton is currently working as an HR Business Partner at Hermès. He has been in this role since 2023, where he contributes to the company's human resources strategies and initiatives, further expanding his expertise in the luxury retail sector.