{"content":"This Indian manages money for world’s richest man #ElonMusk , earns over Rs 1100 crore, 💰🇮🇳 Vaibhav Taneja Earns Rs 1,157 Crore Annually 💼💸 Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, trusts Vaibhav Taneja, an Indian-origin executive, with far more than corporate finance. Taneja recently took on the role of Treasurer and Custodian of Records for Musk's America Party, overseeing its finances. Before this, he was Tesla's CFO, managing the financial strategies of the electric giant. 🚗⚡ A Stellar Career: From Delhi University to Tesla's Top Hailing from Delhi University, Vaibhav Taneja completed his Commerce degree in 1999, followed by becoming a Chartered Accountant in India. His academic journey continued in the US, where he earned the prestigious CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualification in 2006. Taneja’s career took off at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he spent 17 years managing IPOs and financial strategies for over 500 clients. In 2016, he joined SolarCity, a company that later merged with Tesla, marking his entry into Musk’s ecosystem. By 2017, Taneja was deeply embedded in Tesla’s operations. 🌍🚀 Tesla’s Financial Maestro In 2023, Taneja was appointed Tesla’s CFO, with a 2024 total compensation of USD 139.5 million (~Rs 1,157 crore). While his base salary was USD 400,000, his wealth largely came from stock options and equity awards. He also serves as the Director of Tesla India Motors and played a key role in launching Tesla’s India operations. 🇮🇳⚡ From Corporate to Politics In his new role as Treasurer of the America Party, Taneja will handle everything from political donations to regulatory compliance, playing a key role in Musk’s political ambitions. Taneja's Impact: Salary: Rs 1,157 crore in 2024 Role: CFO of Tesla, Director of Tesla India New Position: Treasurer of the America Party Musk continues to place his trust in Taneja’s expertise—not only for Tesla’s future but also for his political journey. 🌟👔 👉 Follow me for more latest updates and insights. Thankyou 🙏 {spot}(XAIUSDT)","images":["https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025072025/07/26/6693e09f9daf94c8fa88ac5f1e67f0e6.png"],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":["XAI/USDT"],"quotearticleid":0}