Tesla executive, Omead Afshar, allegedly terminated from the company
In a recent turn of events, Omeed Afshar, Tesla's Head of North American Sales and European Operations, has left the company. The news of Afshar's departure comes amidst a period of declining EV sales for Tesla, particularly in Europe, and increasing competition from Chinese electric vehicles.
Afshar, who joined Tesla in 2017, was known for his close working relationship with Elon Musk and was given nicknames like "The Musk Whisperer" and "Tesla's Fixer." He played a critical role in overseeing the construction of Giga Texas and was involved in several high-profile projects, including SpaceX operations and the restructuring of Twitter into X.
The exact reasons behind Afshar's departure remain unclear, with Tesla yet to issue a public statement on the matter. However, sources suggest that Afshar was fired by Elon Musk amidst a continued decline in Tesla’s car sales, especially in Europe. This comes despite a recent promotion and public praise for Musk.
The second high-level departure from Tesla in recent weeks is Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot program. Kovac's departure was due to personal reasons.
Tesla's sales slump is not limited to Europe. Both the U.S. and Chinese markets have also seen downturns, with China posting a 15% year-over-year decline in May. This has led to expectations of a 10% drop in global Tesla deliveries this quarter.
The road next to Giga Texas is now officially known as Tesla Road, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion plans. Despite these developments, the company continues to face challenges, with growing competition and public backlash to Elon Musk's political affiliations adding to the pressure in the North American and European regions.
As Tesla navigates these challenges, the company is yet to comment on the departures of Afshar and Kovac. The absence of official statements has led to speculation about potential tensions within Tesla’s corporate culture and leadership during a turbulent period.
Sources: [1] Forbes [2] Reuters [3] Bloomberg [4] Electrek
In light of the ongoing decline in Tesla's electric vehicle sales, particularly in Europe, and the intensifying competition from Chinese automakers, there has been a surge of interest in the finance and business sector regarding Tesla's current financial status. Amidst this scenario, the recent departure of Tesla's Head of North American Sales and European Operations, Omeed Afshar, who was playing a crucial role in major projects like Giga Texas and SpaceX operations, has raised questions and concerns about the company's future, technology advancements, and general news.
