Tesla goes through another head of North American sales
Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan has announced his departure after 13 years with the company, following a series of high-profile exits amid ongoing sales struggles. He was appointed to lead North American sales after the dismissal of Troy Jones in July 2025, marking the loss of two sales leaders in under a year. Jegannathan's LinkedIn post reflects on his diverse contributions at Tesla, including roles in IT, Security, and AI Infrastructure.
Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan, who was tapped to lead North American sales after the previous head was dismissed, has announced his departure after 13 years at the automaker. It’s the latest in a string of high-profile exits as Tesla’s sales continue to struggle.
Tesla’s ongoing talent exodus
Jegannathan announced his departure in a LinkedIn post on Sunday, writing:
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.
His official title was VP of Information Technology, AI Infrastructure, Business Apps, and Information Security. But Jegannathan took on an additional critical role last year when he was tasked with leading Tesla’s North American sales team after longtime sales head Troy Jones was dismissed in July 2025.
Jones’ departure came amid demand problems for the automaker, and Jegannathan’s exit means Tesla has now lost two North American sales leaders in less than a year.
