Elon Musk Fires Tesla Head of Operations Omead Afshar Amid North America, Europe Sales Slump; HR Executive Jenna Ferrua Also Exits

Omead Afshar, a senior Tesla executive and one of CEO Elon Musk's closest confidants, has departed the company amid a challenging period marked by declining sales in North America and Europe. Afshar, who served as Tesla's head of operations for these regions and was responsible for overseeing sales and manufacturing, was reportedly fired by Musk. His exit comes as Tesla faces a slump in global demand, with notable decreases in sales, including a 28% drop in the European market in May despite a general increase in electric vehicle sales. This departure is part of a broader executive shakeup at Tesla during a volatile time for the electric vehicle maker.

Additionally, Tesla's HR executive Jenna Ferrua is also reported to be leaving the company. Afshar had been promoted less than a year ago to oversee operations in North America and Europe and was widely regarded as Musk's 'fixer' within the company. Tesla has not officially confirmed these departures. The move reflects ongoing internal challenges as Tesla navigates competitive pressures and market headwinds.