Tesla Vice President Raj Jegannathan Departs Amid Executive Exodus and Sales Challenges

Raj Jegannathan, Tesla's Vice President of Information Technology, AI Infrastructure, Business Apps, and Information Security, has announced his departure after 13 years with the automaker. His exit follows a recent trend of high-profile executive departures at the company, occurring as Tesla experiences sales challenges.

Jegannathan's official title encompassed multiple critical areas within the company. Last year, he was assigned an additional role, leading Tesla's North American sales team, following the dismissal of previous sales head Troy Jones in July 2025.

Jegannathan's departure marks the loss of two North American sales leaders for Tesla in less than a year, occurring during a period of demand issues for the automaker.

Executive Departures

Jegannathan's departure is part of a broader trend of executive exits at Tesla. Since layoffs in April 2024, which reduced the workforce by over 10%, a consistent number of senior leaders have left the company.

Notable departures in sales and service include:

• Troy Jones, Head of Sales (North America) – July 2025
• Omead Afshar, VP/Head of Sales and Manufacturing (North America and Europe) – June 2025
• Tesla’s Head of Service (North America) – August 2025

Company Performance Context

In 2025, Tesla's annual revenue declined by 3%, marking its first year-over-year decrease. The company is currently facing challenges including an aging vehicle lineup and reported consumer reactions to CEO Elon Musk's public activities.

An increase in departures was noted following information regarding CEO Elon Musk and board member Kimball Musk's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.