It is true that Tesla has been downsizing and many employees have been laid off in recent times. However, it is not clear whether Allie Arebalo, senior director, US HR, Tesla, left of her own accord or was asked to leave as part of the ongoing job cuts.
Arebalo has been essaying the role of senior director, HR, US, for just over a year. Earlier, she has held many other positions in her six-year long tenure at the electric vehicle manufacturing firm.
Although hundreds of employees have been asked to leave Tesla recently, it is becoming increasingly clear that those placed higher up in the organisational hierarchy cannot sit back and relax. With Rebecca Tinucci, senior director, supercharger business and Daniel Ho, head of new products reportedly being let go recently, it is clear that Tesla’s senior executives are at risk too.
Rohan Patel, who headed Tesla’s public policy has also departed the firm in this attempt to streamline operations in preparation for the next phase of growth. Drew Baglino, chief, battery development is also reported to have left.
Additionally, Musk had also conveyed that those working in Tinucci’s and Ho’s teams will also be asked to leave. That means, about 500 employees will be affected as Tesla tries to desperately reduce headcount and cut costs.
Electric car sales have dropped drastically as Tesla posted a net profit of a mere $1.13 billion in January to March 2024, well below expectations.
