Tesla's Executive Departures and Promotions

Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles

Description:

In this episode, I explore the recent wave of executive departures at Tesla, analyzing how these changes impact the company and the electric vehicle industry at large. I discuss notable exits, such as Drew Baglino, Rohan Patel, and Rebecca Tanucci, highlighting the speculation surrounding their departures and the intense work environment orchestrated by Elon Musk. I reflect on the promotion of key figures like Ashok Elluswamy and Omead Afshar, emphasizing the balance between loyalty and qualification within the corporate structure. Additionally, I shed light on the upcoming RoboTaxi event and its implications for both Tesla and regulatory challenges ahead. The episode encapsulates my gratitude for the listener community, featuring a personal anecdote from a recent lunch with a listener, and looks forward to navigating the deluge of information from Tesla's future earnings calls and industry developments.

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News:

• Milan Kovac is now VP of Optimus
• Ashok Elluswamy Promoted to VP of AI Software
• Omead Afshar Promoted to VP of Operations
• Daniel Ho Leaves Tesla for Waymo
• David Zhang Moving On
• Tesla Execs Departing the Company

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