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

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Published Jul 2, 2025, 01:48 PM

Omead Afshar, a senior Tesla executive and close confidant of CEO Elon Musk, has departed the company amid a challenging period marked by declining sales in North America and Europe. Afshar, who was promoted less than a year ago to oversee sales and manufacturing operations across these key markets, was regarded as Musk's 'fixer' and a powerful figure within Tesla's leadership. Multiple reports, including from Bloomberg, Forbes, and Reuters, indicate that Musk fired Afshar in response to the slump in Tesla's sales performance. This departure is part of a broader executive shake-up at Tesla, which also includes the reported exit of HR executive Jenna Ferrua.

Afshar's exit comes as Tesla grapples with slowing global demand, with European sales reportedly down 28% in May while the overall electric vehicle market grew by 15%. The timing coincides with the rollout of Tesla's controversial Robotaxi pilot program and ongoing internal challenges within the company. Tesla has not officially confirmed Afshar's departure, though his name no longer appears in internal directories. Afshar had been with Tesla for around eight years and was a key figure in the CEO's office, managing operations in North America and Europe. The move reflects mounting pressure on Tesla's leadership to address operational and sales difficulties amid a volatile market environment.

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