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Last Updated:July 06, 2025, 20:31 IST
Taneja’s official role in Musk’s political outfit was confirmed through paperwork submitted to the US Federal Election Commission
Indian-American Vaibhav Taneja is currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tesla.
Indian-American Vaibhav Taneja, currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Tesla, has been named as the Treasurer and Custodian of Records for Elon Musk’s newly launched political venture, the America Party.
On Saturday, Musk announced the formation of the America Party through a post on his social media platform, X, saying it aimed to “give Americans their freedom back" and challenge what he called the country’s “one-party system".
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom," Musk wrote. “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy," added the billionaire, who heads Tesla and SpaceX.
Taneja’s official role in Musk’s political outfit was confirmed through paperwork submitted to the US Federal Election Commission (FEC), which lists him as both Treasurer and Custodian of Records of the party.
🚨 BREAKING: It’s official.An FEC filing under Elon Musk’s name just confirmed the creation of a brand new political vehicle, the AMERICA PARTY.
The paperwork lists Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja as both Treasurer and Custodian of Records.
You don’t file FEC paperwork unless you’re… pic.twitter.com/aQFbA8XuC2
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) July 6, 2025
Who Is Vaibhav Taneja?
Vaibhav Taneja is a seasoned financial executive and the current CFO at Tesla. He holds a commerce degree from Delhi University and is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
He began his professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in India before moving to the United States in 1999. In March 2016, Taneja joined SolarCity Corporation, a solar energy company, as part of its finance and accounting team. Following Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity in the same year, he transitioned to Tesla in 2017 as Corporate Controller.
Taneja rapidly moved up the ranks, becoming Tesla’s Chief Accounting Officer in 2019 and eventually taking over as Chief Financial Officer in 2023.
With over 17 years of experience across sectors such as technology, retail, and telecom, Taneja is well-versed in US GAAP, SEC filings, and financial audits. He has worked closely with senior executives and board members, helping companies streamline operations, ensure compliance, and reduce revenue leakage.
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