Who is the VP, AI Software of Tesla?
Ashok Elluswamy is the Vice President, AI Software (Autopilot and Full Self-Driving) of Tesla, as of July 2026. Ashok reports to Elon Musk.
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FAQ
Who is Ashok Elluswamy?
Ashok Elluswamy is the Vice President, AI Software (Autopilot and Full Self-Driving) of Tesla (as of July 2026). You can see their background and career history above.
What is Ashok Elluswamy's background?
Ashok Elluswamy leads Tesla's AI software organization behind Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. He was Tesla's first Autopilot engineer, joining in 2015, and directs the neural networks, perception systems and autonomy capabilities that power the company's driver-assistance and robotaxi efforts.
How can I contact Ashok Elluswamy at Tesla?
You can find and verify Ashok Elluswamy'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 Ashok Elluswamy report to?
Ashok Elluswamy reports to Elon Musk. See the full org chart on the Tesla executives page.