Who is the SVP, Automotive of Tesla?
Tom Zhu is the Senior Vice President, Automotive of Tesla, as of July 2026. Tom reports to Elon Musk.
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FAQ
Who is Tom Zhu?
Tom Zhu is the Senior Vice President, Automotive of Tesla (as of July 2026). You can see their background and career history above.
What is Tom Zhu's background?
Tom Zhu (Xiaotong Zhu) is Tesla's Senior Vice President for Automotive. He rose through the company leading its China operations and the ramp of Gigafactory Shanghai, and is known for operational discipline and manufacturing cost optimization across Tesla's global vehicle business.
How can I contact Tom Zhu at Tesla?
You can find and verify Tom Zhu'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 Tom Zhu report to?
Tom Zhu reports to Elon Musk. See the full org chart on the Tesla executives page.