Beth Davies has worked with some of the biggest companies in the world to create innovative workplace cultures and opportunities for growth. Having spent the duration of her career in senior roles, for the likes of Microsoft, Apple and Tesla, Beth Davies is one of the foremost speakers on business scalability, employee development and innovation. An experienced and original leader, Beth Davies now dedicates her career to providing keynote speeches for other companies, wanting to replicate her success - drawing on her expertise as the former Director of Learning & Development for Tesla Motors.
Studying at the University of Indiana, Beth received a degree in Sociology & Criminal Justice and went on to complete her law qualification at the prestigious Stanford Law School, before practicing as an attorney. Having witnessed how fundamental employee development is in corporate environments and the impact it has on growth, Beth diversified her career and became the Founder of the Retail Training Institute in 1997. She later went on to work as the Director of Worldwide Talent Development for Apple, the Director of Customer Experience & Training for Microsoft Stores and the Director of Retail Training for Apple - demonstrating her dedication to personal development.
To continue her dedication to human resources, Beth became the Founder of HR Reimagine, with whom she works tirelessly to implement talent management strategies. In addition, Beth is also the Host of the Career Curves Podcast and an Adjunct Professor at the IE Business School, teaching generations of avid students in classes on talent development and human resources.
As an undeniable leader in development and growth, Beth Davies is the perfect keynote speaker to hire if you are looking to inspire practical, long-lasting change within organisations. A seasoned speaker, having been a keynote speaker at the 2023 HR Inside Summit and other pivotal human resources events, Beth is the go-to speaker when interested in the topics of workplace culture, teamwork, leadership and various other avenues of HR. Don't miss out on the expertise of Tesla's former Learning & Development Director, Beth Davies, today!
In honour of her expertise as a human resources professional, Beth Davies was recently inducted into the selection of the Official Best HR Speakers Ranked on Popularity! Additionally, in July 2020, our Director, Jack Hayes, sat down with Beth and discussed the future of work, working from home due to coronavirus and the advice she would give to companies. Take a look at our exclusive interview with Beth Davies today.
Reviews
Beth Davies received a 4 star rating across 5 events in 2023
Agent Recommendation
"Beth Davies stands out as a premier keynote speaker in human resources. With her rich experience at Microsoft, Apple and Tesla, she excels in fostering innovative cultures and growth opportunities. Her expertise in employee development and scalable business strategies is invaluable for any company seeking transformative insights."
How to hire Beth Davies
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Beth Davies for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Beth Davies' official speaking topics are listed below:
- Driving HR in a Fast Growing Company
- The Moore's Law of Talent: Are Your People Keeping Up?
- Creating Loyal Customers
- HR
- Corporate Culture
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"I had the pleasure of working with Beth on a variety of initiatives surrounding L&D, engagement, D&I and performance management, in addition to a multitude of trainings. Beth has an amazing ability to see the larger picture when solving complex problems which is reflected in how she designs and delivers training. She added enormous value to all the teams she worked with. I would be so fortunate to work with her again and highly recommend her." - Kimberley, HR Business Partner, Clif Bar & Company
"No one has had a stronger impact on my development and growth as Beth has... Beth saw potential in me that I didn't know was there myself and was able to pull it out of me. She was, and still is, a constant source of inspiration and motivation to me both directly and indirectly... She is an industry icon and an amazing thought leader that I'm grateful to know." - Ken, Founder & CEO, The Merrimack Company
"Beth is one of the most talented instructional designers and facilitators I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She is direct and engages her learners to take the next step in their evolution." - Brenda, Life & Leadership Coach
"Just wanted to pass on big thanks to Beth for participating in the webinar yesterday - it was a big success and she was really a brilliant panellist - we've had some great feedback including 'thought-provoking because the messages come with real-world best-in-class experience' and 'love the insight, love the honesty too'. Thanks again" - Eden, Marketing, North Highland
- 2023 - Keynote Speaker at the HR Inside Summit
- 2019 - Host of the "Career Curves" Podcast
- 2018 - Adjunct Professor at the IE Business School
- 2017 - Founder & Lead Consultant of HR Reimagined
- 2017 - Member of the Consortium for Advancing Adult Learning & Development
- 2011 - Director of Learning & Development for Tesla Motors
- 2009 - Director of Customer Experience & Training for Microsoft Stores
- 2008 - Principal Consultant for Davies Retail & HR Consulting
- 2006 - Director of Retail Training for Apple
- 2003 - Director of Worldwide Talent Development for Apple
- 2002 - COO of Beadcrafters
- 1997 - Founder and Principal Consultant of the Retail Training Institute
- 1990 - Employee Development for Gap Inc
- 1988 - Associate Attorney for Pettit & Martin
