He lost his father at 15, then went from washing cars to becoming the president of one of the most iconic brands in the American performance automotive world. Alex Roys, President of Hennessey (Hennessey Specialty Vehicles, Hennessey Performance, and Tuner School), gets real about the transition from scrappy to scalable — and the blindspot that forced him to lead with both heart and a hammer.
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CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Alex Roys
Under Roys’ operational leadership, Hennessey has expanded partnerships with Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. The brand has delivered some of the most powerful and sought-after builds in the industry, including The EXORCIST® Camaro ZL1, 1,000-horsepower Cadillac Escalade-V, RAM MAMMOTH® TRX and RHO, and high-performance Ford Venom® F-150, VelociRaptor® Raptor, and Super Venom® Mustang programs.
Roys, a Texas A&M graduate, joined the company when Hennessey was a tight-knit team of just 15 employees. Over the past decade, he has held multiple key positions within the company, growing alongside the brand as it has expanded into one of the world’s most respected hypercar builders and performance brands. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer, he played an instrumental role in helping streamline processes and expedite Growth, supporting Hennessey’s rise from a small, passionate group to a robust organization with over 150 employees and growing.
Beyond his leadership experience, Roys is a recognized enthusiast. Being an avid motorsports fan and skilled driver, he has a genuine passion for performance that goes beyond the boardroom.
➡️ Note: Hennessey is hiring!! Open positions;
https://www.hennesseyperformance.com/careers/
For more information;
Hennessey Specialty Vehicles; https://www.hennesseyspecialvehicles.com/
Hennessey Performance; https://www.hennesseyperformance.com/about/
Tuner School; https://www.tunerschool.com/why-tuner-school/
Hennessey’s Record Expansion;
Alex Roys; https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-roys-9b19b788/
👀 Transcript of this episode of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast with Alex Roys;
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VtEjvvIGHTPZpY03BjGjbG052q8gu0dMnIYEzLS5nQQ/edit?usp=sharing
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