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    Vaibhav Taneja

    Chief Financial Officer at Tesla Inc
    Since August 4, 2023
    Age
    46 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
    Tenure
    Joined Tesla in February 2017 as Assistant Corporate Controller and was subsequently promoted to Corporate Controller in May 2018, Chief Accounting Officer in March 2019, and Chief Financial Officer in August 2023.

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    About

    Vaibhav Taneja is a seasoned finance professional whose career spans roles at renowned organizations including PricewaterhouseCoopers and SolarCity before joining Tesla.

    He joined Tesla in February 2017 and has advanced through a series of positions such as Assistant Corporate Controller, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer, culminating in his current role as Chief Financial Officer as of August 2023.

    Academically, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive), showcasing his strong educational background in finance and accounting.

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Tesla Chief Accounting Officer March 2019 – August 2023 Ended when promoted to CFO
    Tesla Corporate Controller May 2018 – March 2019 Promoted to Chief Accounting Officer
    Tesla Assistant Corporate Controller February 2017 – May 2018 Promoted to Corporate Controller
    SolarCity Finance and Accounting Roles Starting March 2016 – Not specified Pre-Tesla role

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $275,000 Annual N/A
    Bonus None Annual No bonus provided
    Option Awards (Grant Date: October 19, 2020) Exercisable: 118,779 shares , Unexercisable: 35,316 shares , Exercise Price: $143.61 Vesting Expiration Date: October 19, 2030
    Option Awards (Grant Date: April 19, 2019) Exercisable: 799,245 shares , Exercise Price: $18.22 Vesting Expiration Date: April 19, 2029
    Option Awards (Grant Date: October 16, 2018) Exercisable: 10,575 shares , Exercise Price: $18.44 Vesting Expiration Date: October 16, 2028
    Option Awards (Grant Date: November 13, 2017) Exercisable: 13,860 shares , Exercise Price: $21.03 Vesting Expiration Date: November 13, 2027
    401(k) Matching Contributions $3,000 Annual N/A

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    No information available on performance compensation for 2023