Indian-Origin Vaibhav Taneja Becomes Tesla's CFO

Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja is new Tesla CFO.

Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja is new Tesla CFO.

He's currently Chief Accounting Officer.

Replacing Zachary Kirkhorn after 13 years.

Smooth transition planned till year-end.

Taneja joined Tesla after SolarCity acquisition.

Holds the role of "Master of Coin."

Also director of Tesla India.

Over 20 years' accounting experience.

Appointment aligns with Tesla's market expansion.

Kirkhorn once considered Musk's successor.