Tesla's data center and Electronics Supply Chain chief departs after 10 years.
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Tesla's data center and Electronics Supply Chain chief departs after 10 years. Chris Long has exited Tesla after nearly ten years, returning to Bloom Energy as head of Program Management amid a wave of senior leadership changes at the EV maker. Tesla's leadership landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, highlighted by the departure of Chris Long, who recently stepped down from his role as Director of Datacenter and Electronics Supply Chain. Long's exit is noted along with a series of high profile resignations within the company, indicating shifts in Tesla's strategic direction. Originally joining Tesla in October 2016 as a Global Supply Manager specializing in Power Distribution, Long played a pivotal role in sourcing critical components for Tesla's vehicles. Over his tenure, he climbed the ranks, achieving a series of promotions, culminating in his director position in January 2025. This role entailed overseeing procurement processes, particularly as Tesla ramped up its artificial intelligence training capabilities and expanded investments into compute infrastructure. Long's career trajectory paralleled Tesla's evolution from a startup focused on electric vehicle production, such as the Model 3, to a broader tech ecosystem involved in semiconductor fabrication and autonomous vehicle technologies. The rapid expansion has included the establishment of AI...
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