Rohan Patel, the Vice President for Public Policy and Business Development at Tesla, has announced his departure from the company. In a post, Patel expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with the Tesla team and customers. He praised Tesla’s Policy and Business Development team as one of the best in the industry, acknowledging the past 8 years at Tesla as filled with various emotions.
Patel also expressed admiration for the passion and impact of Tesla’s customers and fans, as well as gratitude towards Elon Musk for giving him the chance to lead significant initiatives at the company. He commended the broader Tesla team for their attitude and scrappiness, highlighting the accomplishments of the policy and business development team in critical policy fights for sustainable energy and transport. Additionally, Patel shared his plans for the future, including spending time with family, engaging in personal interests, and traveling with his wife.
Elon Musk acknowledged Patel’s contributions to Tesla and expressed thanks for his efforts at the company. The exchange between Patel and Musk showcased mutual appreciation for their respective contributions to Tesla.