Tesla Finance VP Leaves After 17 Years, Extending Executive Turnover as Robotaxi Push Builds
Tesla vice president of finance Sendil Palani announced his departure after 17 years, as the company faces senior staff turnover and shifts focus to self-driving and robotics. Tesla’s 2025 revenue fell 3%, its first annual drop, while rivals like BYD gained ground in Europe. U.S. regulators scrutinized robotaxi safety as Tesla lags Waymo in driverless test miles. Tesla shares rose 0.1% to $399.24 in late trading Tuesday.