Alexander Swan

Alexander Swan serves as Chief Human Resources Officer. Alec joined Autolus prior to the IPO in 2018 as VP, Human Resources. Prior to that he was EMEA Head of Human Resources for Kite where he was responsible for all aspects of HR, ranging from talent management, organization development, policy and procedure development and compensation and benefits. This was within a small team preparing for pre and commercial launch.

Previously Alec was involved in a number of start-up companies, Amryt Pharmaceuticals, Taiho Oncology and Aegerion Pharmaceuticals. In these roles he specialized in start-up strategies and processes for HR, preparing and enabling these companies for success.

From 2004 to 2012 Alec was responsible for developing and leading all HR associated activities for Celgene in EMEA. He was part of a team that saw a successful launch across Europe bringing lifesaving therapies to patients in need. He has also held a number of positions within local government and NHS, helping strategically with talent acquisition and organization development.

Alec holds a Master’s degree in Law and is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.