Who is the Chief Designer of Tesla?

Franz von Holzhausen is the Chief Designer of Tesla, as of July 2026. Chief Designer since 2008. Franz reports to Elon Musk.

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Franz von Holzhausen Chief Designer, Tesla Austin, Texas · Chief Designer since 2008

Franz von Holzhausen has been Tesla's Chief Designer since 2008. He led the design of the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, the new Roadster and the Tesla Semi, shaping the visual identity of Tesla's entire vehicle range.

Reports toElon Musk
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FAQ

Who is Franz von Holzhausen?
Franz von Holzhausen is the Chief Designer of Tesla (as of July 2026). Chief Designer since 2008. You can see their background and career history above.
What is Franz von Holzhausen's background?
Franz von Holzhausen has been Tesla's Chief Designer since 2008. He led the design of the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, the new Roadster and the Tesla Semi, shaping the visual identity of Tesla's entire vehicle range.
How can I contact Franz von Holzhausen at Tesla?
You can find and verify Franz von Holzhausen's professional email and direct phone number with Derrick, straight from Google Sheets. Tesla's addresses generally follow the flast@tesla.com pattern, but that individual address is not verified here, so confirm it before reaching out.
Who does Franz von Holzhausen report to?
Franz von Holzhausen reports to Elon Musk. See the full org chart on the Tesla executives page.

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