Tesla executive Raj Jegannathan, an Indian-origin vice president, has announced his departure from the company after nearly 13 years. He shared the news on LinkedIn, reflecting on his contributions across various roles. The exit adds to a trend of executive turnover at Tesla.
Raj Jegannathan, who joined Tesla in November 2012 as a Senior Staff Engineer in Fremont, announced his departure on LinkedIn on February 10, 2026. Over his tenure, he advanced through the ranks, contributing to technical projects including the design, building, and operation of one of the world’s largest AI clusters, as well as work in IT, security, sales, and service. His most recent role was Vice President of IT/AI Infrastructure, Business Apps, and Infosec.
In his LinkedIn post, Jegannathan stated: “It is challenging to encapsulate 13 years in a single post. The journey at Tesla has been one of continuous evolution. From the technical intricacies of designing, building, and operating one of the world’s largest AI clusters to impactful contributions in IT, Security, Sales, and Service, it has been a privilege to serve.” Reports from last year indicated he had taken on leadership of the North American sales team following Troy Jones's departure, though his LinkedIn profile does not explicitly mention this position.
Jegannathan was known among Tesla customers and fans for responding to their questions on X, enhancing the ownership experience. It remains unclear whether he left voluntarily or was removed from his position. He concluded his post by saying: “As I move on, I do so with a full heart and excitement for what lies ahead. Thank you, Tesla, for this wonderful opportunity!”
This departure aligns with a pattern of executive turnover at Tesla over the past two years, including exits by Drew Baglino, Rohan Patel, Rebecca Tinucci, Daniel Ho, Omead Afshar, Milan Kovac, and Siddhant Awasthi. Factors contributing to such moves may include the demanding work environment, stock compensation enabling new opportunities or retirement, and the company's shift toward robotics and autonomy.
