Sign in

    Xiaotong (Tom) Zhu

    Senior Vice President, Automotive at Tesla Inc
    Since April 2023
    Age
    44 years
    Education
    Holds a bachelor's degree of commerce in information technology from Auckland University of Technology and an MBA from Duke University.
    Tenure
    Joined TSLA in April 2014, held various roles including Vice President, Greater China, and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Automotive in April 2023 with his responsibilities later expanding to Senior Vice President, APAC as of January 2025.

    Also at Tesla Inc

    About

    Xiaotong (Tom) Zhu is a seasoned executive whose career at Tesla began in April 2014. His educational background, including a bachelor's degree of commerce in information technology and an MBA, has laid a solid foundation for his leadership role.

    During his tenure at Tesla, he held various operational roles and was instrumental in leading the construction and operations of Gigafactory Shanghai while serving as Vice President, Greater China.

    In April 2023, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Automotive, a role that marked a pivotal step in his career, eventually leading to an expanded regional responsibility as Senior Vice President, APAC in January 2025.

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    TeslaVice President, Greater ChinaN/ALed construction and operations of Gigafactory Shanghai
    TeslaVarious Operational RolesApril 2014 - N/AJoined Tesla in April 2014 and served in multiple operational roles before promotion

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $381,009 2023 (Annual)Fixed base salary for 2023
    Other Compensation $545,868 2023 (Lump Sum/As Incurred)Breakdown: Tax Gross-Up Reimbursement Payments: $366,896; Housing Allowance: $27,829; Cost of Living Adjustments: $34,546; Tax Assistance Reimbursement Payments for 2022 Taxes: $102,694; Relocation Fees: $134; Tesla 401(k) Plan Matching Contributions: $3,000; Qualified Non-Elective Contribution: $10,769

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Stock Option Awards

    MetricValue
    Grant DateMay 19, 2023
    Grant Date Stock Price ($USD)$180.14
    Grant Date Fair Value ($USD)$31,382,991 for 336,285 options
    Number of Options336,285
    Performance Metrics & TargetsNot tied to specific performance metrics or targets; granted upon promotion to Senior Vice President, Automotive
    Vesting ScheduleNot explicitly detailed; typically vest over a long-term period or upon achievement of Tesla performance milestones, subject to continued service
    ConditionsValue dependent on Tesla's stock price increase post-grant

    No additional performance thresholds, targets, weights, evaluation period, or payout results were provided in the documents.