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Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja is Tesla’s new CFO

Vaibhav Taneja, new Tesla CFO (img:IANS)Elon Musk-run Tesla has appointed Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja as its chief financial officer (CFO), as the company targets India as its next major supply ecosystem creator.Taneja is currently serving as the chief accounting officer, and will take the CFO post as an additional responsibility. He will replace Zachary Kirkhorn who completes his 13-year stint with Tesla, according to reports.“Being a part of this company is a special experience and I'm extremely proud of the work we have done together since I joined over 13 years ago,” Kirkhorn said in a post on a networking platform. Tesla extends its arms in IndiaThe development comes at a time when Tesla has reportedly held discussions with the Indian government officials to bring its auto parts and electronics chain to the country in the near future.Musk, during his June meeting with PM Modi in the US, has said he will visit India next year.Musk told reporters in conversations following his meeting with PM Modithat he intends to make significant investments in India and that he is “just trying to figure out the right timing.”It was a change of plans for the mercurial Musk who had earlier refused to consider manufacturing in India unless India lowered tariffs for imported Teslas to be sold in India.(Source:IANS)-Edited for styleFor more such updates and news on the go, follow us onInstagram | YouTube | Facebook