Tesla's VP of Global Communications Leaves Before Model 3 Reveal
Tesla Motors’ revolving door better be generating power considering all the use it’s getting. Tesla Motors’ VP of Global Communications, Ricardo Reyes, has either chosen to part ways with the Silicon Valley automaker or been shown the door by security.
The departure comes just weeks before Tesla Motors is to reveal its newest electric vehicle, the Model 3, on March 31. It is expected to sell for approximately $35,000, Bloomberg reports.
Reyes held the post for 18 months after a stint at electronic payment company Square, and he worked at Tesla in the same post from 2009 to 2012, before his stint with Square, making this Reyes’ second departure from Tesla.
Bloomberg said Reyes refused to comment on the departure. No official statement has been posted on the Tesla Motors blog.
Reyes’ LinkedIn profile still lists him as working for Tesla Motors in the recently departed position, giving more credence to the possibility that his leaving might not have been completely his own decision.
No replacement for Reyes was reported by Bloomberg.
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"The man who told you you'd be able to get a Model 3 for under $35,000 is no longer with the company - there must have been some mistake"... The $35,000 price point IS NOT GONNA HAPPEN. Even if they claim it on the sticker, he shortages will ENSURE you don't get one under $50,000. You'll see. As a shareholder I watch their every move. Smoke & Mirrors for sure.
Elon has Twitter. Why does he need a VP of communications? On second thought, he probably does need someone to filter his tweets.
I think they should have gone with a lighter color. *I'll be here all week*
Tesla is the only US car company worth a damn.