Elon Musk's Tesla Has Started Hiring For Senior Roles In India: Report
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The world's second-richest man on Jan. 13 tweeted "as promised" in response to a report on a Tesla-focused blog that the automaker was in talks with several Indian states to open an office, showrooms, a research and development center -- and possibly a factory.
Tesla Inc. has begun recruiting for leadership and senior level roles in India, according to a person familiar with the matter, as it gears up to break into one of the world's biggest emerging car markets. The California-based maker of electric vehicles is recruiting for positions including a head of sales and marketing, and a head of human resources, the person said, asking not to be identified. A Tesla fan club tweeted last week the company had brought on board a senior legal counsel. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk all but confirmed Tesla would enter India in January after months of speculation. The world's second-richest man on Jan. 13 tweeted "as promised" in response to a report on a Tesla-focused blog that the automaker was in talks with several Indian states to open an office, showrooms, a research and development center -- and possibly a factory. Local media reported last month that Prashanth Menon, who has been with Tesla for around four years, was elevated to country CEO.More Related News