Two Executives Leave Tesla on the Same Day
Tesla is ripe with intrigue and information, all brought about by the brand’s outspoken leader and polarizing products – none more polarizing than the Cybertruck.
And now one of the main people behind the concept, development, and (difficult) birth of the Cybertruck is calling it a day. Announced on his personal LinkedIn page, Siddhant Awasthi bid his farewell after eight years of service.
The Father of the Cybertruck Exits
Awasthi had nothing but admiration for the people and the brand. “I recently made one of the hardest decisions of my life to leave Tesla after an incredible run. Eight years ago, when I started as an intern, I never dreamed I’d one day have the opportunity to lead the Cybertruck program and bring it to reality,” he said.
He goes on further to highlight more of his milestones over the past 8 years, including “ramping up Model 3, working on Giga Shanghai, developing new electronics and wireless architectures, and delivering the once-in-a-lifetime Cybertruck—all before hitting 30. The icing on the cake was getting to dive back into Model 3 work toward the end.”
Tesla Model Y Program Manager Leaves with Awasthi
Shockingly, Awasthi wasn’t the only top-level executive to leave Tesla on the same day. Emmanuel Lammachia, who spent the majority of his tenure heavily involved in the Model Y project, has also tendered his resignation.
Likewise posted on his own LinkedIn page, Lammachia looked back on his involvement with Tesla.
“What a journey it’s been… from leading NPI (new product introduction) for Model 3 and Model Y variants to becoming the Vehicle Program Manager for Model Y, the best-selling car in the world,” said the Tesla Model Y program manager.
Another Dent In Tesla’s Armor
Awasthi and Lammachia didn’t give any particular reason for their departure. However, the news comes as seemingly another blow to a somewhat struggling Tesla. With the global automotive EV market in flux regarding demand and inventory, the departure of a key member is never good news.
Sales of the Cybertruck in particular haven’t been stellar, with the brand posting slower sales figures. This led to Tesla offering huge discounts, with inventory also piling up.
Not to mention the major recall the brand issued this year for the brand, which affected 46,000 vehicles, with the possibility that certain exterior trims could detach while driving. Meanwhile, in October, around 6,000 vehicles were recalled due to a loose off-road lightbar.
With so much going on, let’s hope this latest development enables a fresh start for the brand heading forward.
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