Tesla VP of IT and AI Infrastructure Departs After 13 Years
Tesla VP of IT and AI Infrastructure Raj Jegannathan has left the company after 13 years, where he oversaw North American sales and helped build one of the world’s largest AI clusters. His departure follows a 2025 reassignment to lead U.S. sales despite limited sales background, and he offered no details on future plans.
1. Executive Departure
Raj Jegannathan, Tesla’s Vice President of IT and AI Infrastructure, announced his exit after 13 years with the company, praising his tenure as a period of “continuous evolution” and highlighting his role in building one of the world’s largest AI clusters. He did not disclose any next steps or new affiliations.
2. Career Highlights
During his tenure, Jegannathan led the design, construction and operation of large-scale AI data centers powering autonomous driving development. In mid-2025, he was reassigned to oversee North American vehicle sales despite having a background primarily in IT and data operations.
3. Implications for Tesla
His departure creates a leadership gap in key AI infrastructure initiatives as Tesla accelerates its Full Self-Driving rollout and expands data center capacity. The company has yet to announce a successor or outline how ongoing projects will be managed during the transition.