Omead Afshar, born in California, is considered Elon Musk’s right hand. Recently, Afshar was promoted to vice president, overseeing the car business in North America and Europe. This move underscores Musk’s desire to keep his focus on the car business.
This man is considered a close confidant of billionaire Elon Musk. He is often referred to as the ‘kingmaker,’ the ‘messenger,’ and the ‘Musk whisperer’ by his colleagues. He earned these nicknames due to his ability to understand the unpredictable moods of the billionaire.
Omead Afshar is a close aide of Elon Musk, and it is believed that he has the ability to influence Musk’s decisions and, at times, he behaves like him in his absence. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Afshar has slept on the floor of the factory and covered his own expenses, just as Musk did. Afshar has played a key role in reshaping Tesla.
Omead Afshar, born in California, is considered Elon Musk’s right hand. Recently, Afshar was promoted to vice president, overseeing the car business in North America and Europe. This move underscores Musk’s desire to keep his focus on the car business.
According to a WSJ report, Afshar’s elevation within the company also underscores that Musk does not want to shift his focus from the car business, whose sales and profits have come under pressure.
Afshar joined Tesla in 2017 and quickly rose through the ranks to become Vice President. He focused on car manufacturing and frequently made trips to the Shanghai factory in China. In 2019, he was appointed Senior Director of Giga Texas.
Musk has tested his abilities on numerous occasions, taking on various responsibilities, from car manufacturing to managing the energy, sales, and delivery teams.