Elon Musk's right-hand man quits: Who Is Tesla power player Omead Afshar?
Elon Musk
fired Tesla's head of operations in North America and Europe,
Omead Afshar
, a powerful executive at Tesla Inc. and one of tech billionaire's closest confidants, reports Forbes. This is the latest high-level departure during a volatile period for the electric vehicle maker.
Omead Afshar was fired amid declining sales in North America and Europe and the electric vehicle brand's falling popularity, Forbes reported citing people familiar with the matter. Afshar's removal comes a few days after before the end of the second quarter and follows news that Tesla's EV sales dropped for a fifth consecutive month in Europe.
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Who is Omead Afshar, Elon Musk's right hand?
-Omead Afshar started with Tesla as an engineer in 2011 and rose to become one of Musk's top lieutenants. He was elevated to vice president to oversee business in the two key regions last October, according to Forbes.
-A trusted confidant of Elon Musk, Omead is often referred to as the "Musk Whisperer" for his indispensable role in Musk's business empire.
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-Afshar is an American citizen and was born to Iranian parents. He pursued a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, as per reports.
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-Afshar's engineering expertise and sharp operational acumen have made him a key figure in companies like Tesla and SpaceX. He joined Tesla in 2017 as a project manager in the Office of the CEO.
-Afshar earned the trust of the enigmatic tech billionaire and steadily climbed Tesla's leadership ladder by aligning himself with Musk's goals. According to former colleagues, Afshar is known for his relentless pursuit of perfection, often personally vetting submissions from multiple companies for Tesla's critical projects.
-One of Afshar's crowning achievements was overseeing the construction of Tesla's 10-million-square-foot Gigafactory in Texas, a monumental project that cemented his reputation for operational excellence.
-The Tesla executive oversaw the construction of Tesla plant in Austin. He came under internal scrutiny in 2022 for his role in purchasing hard-to-get construction materials, including a special kind of glass.
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-Afshar was posting regularly on social media in recent days, including several messages this week praising the robotaxi launch. His most recent job title was listed on his LinkedIn page as a cowboy hat emoji.
-Afshar's influence extends beyond Tesla. In late 2022, he was promoted to Vice President at SpaceX, playing a crucial role in managing operations and aligning strategies with Musk's long-term vision.
-He also had a hand in Musk's high-profile acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X. Afshar reportedly assisted in streamlining costs at the social media platform, helping Musk execute his controversial but effective restructuring plan.
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