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Perhaps Elon needs such a COO at Tesla, too.

• apapli 8y ago
  Agree. It goes to show Elon doesn't need to be as hands-on as he appears to be when he has a good 2IC on board.
• mikeash 8y ago
  This seems to be a pretty common sentiment in the Tesla/SpaceX fan community.
  • ceejayoz 8y ago
    It may be difficult to find someone Musk trusts as much as Shotwell, given her lengthy, loyal tenure alongside him.
    • _ph_ 8y ago
      It might already have happened - Jerome just became president of Tesla automotive. Sounds to me that this means one of the long-time Tesla VPs moved into a position to take over a lot of the direct management duties from Elon and also be a steadying force.
• sneak 8y ago
  The Earth could absolutely use more Gwynne Shotwells. She is amazing.