Saed News: Omid Afshar, Elon Musk's longtime assistant, is a powerful executive who is transforming the electric vehicle company Tesla. Due to his ability to understand Musk's mindset and temperament, he is often referred to by various nicknames by his colleagues. Afshar has worked with Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly known as Twitter).
According to the Science and Technology Service of Saad News, citing Khabar Online, his colleagues have referred to him as 'kingmaker,' 'messenger,' and 'whisperer.' He has earned these nicknames due to his ability to quickly understand the mindset and mood of American billionaire Elon Musk.
Elon Musk's longtime assistant, the richest man in the world, is often known among Tesla employees as someone who can influence the decisions of the American tech giant's leader and frequently acts on his behalf. The Wall Street Journal reports that, like Musk, he also sleeps at the factory and prioritizes his job over personal living expenses. He is Musk's moderator who plays a significant role in reshaping Tesla.
Omid Afshar's Education Afshar, born in 1987 (1365 in the Iranian calendar), is an executive in the business and technology field in the United States. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine in 2009.
Omid Afshar's Work Experience Afshar began his professional career as a ski instructor at Mammoth Mountain, California, but the tech world didn't keep him waiting long. In March 2011, Afshar was hired by St. Jude Medical and held roles such as Product Engineer, High Voltage Operations Manager, and Strategic Business Operations Group Leader until the beginning of 2017.
His next destination was Abbott Laboratories, a multinational company based in the U.S. that operates in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and nutritional products.
Omid Afshar's Journey to Tesla Afshar joined Tesla in 2017 and began working in the CEO's office. He quickly established his position in the company and took charge of large projects, including the construction of Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas.
In late 2022, Afshar faced criticism from Tesla shareholders due to an internal investigation regarding suspicious costs related to a project called 'Project 42,' which included construction materials for Musk’s private residence. As a result, Musk temporarily transferred him to SpaceX, where he continued his work as Vice President of Starship Production.
In 2024, Omid Afshar returned to Tesla as Senior Vice President of Sales and Vehicle Production. A few months later, Elon Musk promoted him to lead the company's operations in North America and Europe.
