Tesla's Head Of Product Launches Departs After Feeling EV Giant Took 'Pound Of Flesh' Amid Mass Firings: 'It's Hard To See The Long Game'
Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf
Tesla Inc.'s head of product launches, Rich Otto, has resigned, joining a series of senior executive departures amid company-wide layoffs and cost-cutting measures. Tesla announced a 10% workforce reduction last month, affecting an estimated 14,000 employees, reflecting challenges such as declining sales and pricing pressures. For Q1, Tesla reported a revenue decline to $21.3 billion from $23.33 billion a year earlier, and a 55% drop in net profit to $1.13 billion. Tesla's stock is down nearly 30% year-to-date.
May 09, 2024 | 5:45 am
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Tesla Inc. faces senior executive departures and a significant workforce reduction, alongside declining sales and profit, impacting investor sentiment.
The departure of key senior executives, including the head of product launches, combined with a substantial workforce reduction, reflects internal challenges and potential strategic shifts within Tesla. These factors, coupled with reported declines in sales and profit, are likely to negatively impact investor confidence and sentiment towards Tesla's stock in the short term. The stock's year-to-date performance further underscores the market's reaction to these developments.
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