Tesla Finance VP Exits in Latest Departure for Musk’s EV Maker

A longtime Tesla Inc. executive is leaving the Elon Musk-run electric vehicle company, extending a string of departures as the manufacturer shifts its focus to artificial intelligence and robotics.

Sendil Palani, Tesla’s vice president of finance, said in a social media post that he would depart after 17 years with the company. He had been in that position since 2021, having previously held roles in finance, engineering and manufacturing during two stints at Tesla.