The layoffs announced by Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) this week included the elimination of several top managerial positions, reportedly tightening CEO Elon Musk‘s grip over the electric vehicle maker.
What Happened: According to a report by Information, at least 35 executives now directly report to Musk following the removal of two of his direct reports, Andrew Baglino and Rohan Patel, as part of the job cuts.
The newly added executives include key figures overseeing energy, public policy, and business development, as well as the head of sales for North America and a senior content specialist, Viv Hantusch, who manages Tesla’s account on X.
Additionally, global sales teams, previously under the leadership of Tom Zhu since his promotion last April, have now been placed back under Musk’s oversight.
Commenting on the report, Bob Sutton, a professor of management science at Stanford University School of Engineering and organizational psychologist, expressed concerns.
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