Amid falling sales and leadership churn, Tesla loses another senior figure as long-serving vice president Raj Jegannathan confirms his exit after thirteen years.
Another senior executive parted ways with Tesla as Raj Jegannathan, a vice president who oversaw North American sales alongside technology and data functions, confirmed his departure after more than a decade with the EV maker.
Sharing on LinkedIn on Monday, February 9, 2026, Jegannathan described his time at the company as a period of constant change and development. He was responsible for information technology, AI infrastructure, business applications, and information security, and was appointed in January 2025 to stabilise sales operations in North America following the departure of the previous regional sales head.
His departure comes at a difficult moment for Tesla. The company reported a 3% decline in revenue in 2025, marking its first annual decline in history, as vehicle deliveries slipped and demand softened in key markets.
Tesla is facing mounting pressure to refresh its ageing electric vehicle range, rebuild brand momentum and deliver on long-standing promises around fully autonomous driving technology. The company is also grappling with reputational challenges, as public controversy surrounding its chief executive, Elon Musk, has unsettled some consumers.
Jegannathan joined Tesla in 2012 as a senior engineer at its Fremont facility and progressed through a series of leadership roles spanning engineering, IT, security and service operations.
“ The journey at Tesla has been one of continuous evolution. As I move on, I do so with a full heart and excitement for what lies ahead. Thank you Tesla for this wonderful opportunity,” he noted.
The executive exit adds to a list of recent senior departures at Tesla, highlighting continued churn within the leadership team. Several high-profile figures overseeing sales, manufacturing, robotics engineering, and software have left over the past year as the company shifts its focus to AI, autonomous driving systems, and humanoid robotics.
Tesla did not respond to requests for comment on Jegannathan’s departure. The company is navigating intensifying competition in the global EV market, having recently ceded its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD, while also contending with a broader slowdown in US EV demand.
