Tesla’s executive exodus continues in 2025, with Troy Jones, Vice President of Sales, Service, and Delivery, stepping down after a 15-year tenure marking another high-profile departure during a turbulent year for the electric vehicle giant.
Jones’ resignation intensifies concerns over Tesla’s stability, as the company grapples with falling vehicle sales, rising competition from international rivals, and a growing sense of investor unease. His departure adds to a string of recent exits, including top manufacturing executive Omead Afshar, North America HR director Jenna Ferrua, and Milan Kovac, a key figure in Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot project.
In its latest earnings report, Tesla revealed it delivered just over 384,000 vehicles down 14% year-on-year and short of already lowered expectations. While this represented a modest increase from the previous quarter, analysts remain unconvinced that the company is on a sustainable recovery path.
Efforts to revive momentum such as slashing prices and refreshing the Model 3 and Model Y have done little to spark demand, particularly in key markets like China and Europe, where local EV makers are gaining significant ground.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s long-delayed Cybertruck has underwhelmed. Despite early promises of a 500-mile range, real-world users report a significantly lower 300-mile performance, casting doubt on the vehicle’s reliability and Tesla’s product claims.
Adding to the turbulence, Elon Musk’s broader business empire is also showing signs of strain. Just days ago, Linda Yaccarino resigned as CEO of X, Musk’s social media and AI platform, further fueling perceptions of instability across his ventures.
Tesla’s stock has taken a hit in response to the leadership turmoil and disappointing sales. Market watchers warn that unless Tesla can stabilize its executive ranks and regain its competitive edge, the company risks falling further behind in the rapidly evolving EV landscape.
