Riley Cate
About Riley Cate
Riley Cate is a Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Sunrun, with extensive experience in talent management and organizational learning from previous roles at Tesla and Best Buy.
Current Role at Sunrun
Riley Cate serves as the Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Sunrun, a position held since 2022. In this role, Riley focuses on enhancing employee training and development initiatives to support the company's growth in the solar energy sector. The responsibilities include designing and implementing learning programs that align with organizational goals and improve employee engagement.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Riley Cate held multiple roles at Tesla from 2018 to 2021. Initially, Riley worked as a Sales Training Manager for six months in 2018, followed by a position as Learning and Development Program Manager for three months in Reno, Nevada. In 2019, Riley served as a Staff Program Manager for two months and then transitioned to Manager of Organizational Learning & Development for seven months, overseeing initiatives in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The final role at Tesla was as Senior Talent Partner for Global Employee Engagement, lasting two years.
Experience at Best Buy
Before joining Tesla, Riley Cate worked at Best Buy as a Sales Manager from 2007 to 2014. This seven-year tenure involved managing sales teams and developing strategies to enhance customer engagement and sales performance in the Reno, Nevada area.
Experience at SolarCity
Riley Cate worked as a Regional Sales Manager at SolarCity from 2014 to 2016. In this role, Riley was responsible for overseeing sales operations and developing strategies to drive growth in the renewable energy market.
Educational Background
Riley Cate studied at the University of Nevada, Reno, earning a degree in Business Administration and Management from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, Riley attended Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services for one year in 2008 to 2009.