Lorne Needle

Lorne Needle is the People and Culture Lead at X, the Moonshot Factory, which is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. formerly known as Google X. In this role, Needle focuses on fostering a culture that supports innovation and radical creativity within the organization. He is responsible for implementing strategies that enhance employee engagement and organizational development, aligning with X's mission to tackle some of the world's most challenging problems through breakthrough technologies.

Needle has a background in human resources and organizational development, which he leverages to create an environment where diverse teams can collaborate effectively and pursue ambitious goals. His work emphasizes the importance of psychological safety, encouraging team members to embrace failure as a learning opportunity—a core principle at X.

Before joining X, Needle held various positions in HR and talent management across different industries, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of people operations and culture-building in innovative environments. His leadership style is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and empowerment, aiming to cultivate a workforce that is not only skilled but also inspired to take on moonshot projects.