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George Blankenship, the man responsible for Tesla Motors' retail operations and showroom expansions around the world, has decided to leave the Palo Alto-based company.
Elon Musk's company has yet to issue a statement on Blankenship's departure, but the former Apple and Gap executive has quietly announced his exit through his LinkedIn profile that says he is "Director of Smiles for the Blankenship Family".
According to Silicon Beat, the 60-year-old executive - who reportedly left the electric car company a few weeks ago - is retiring to spend more time with his family. Blankenship's departure comes at a time when Tesla Motors has expanded beyond the United States, with dealerships already opened in Europe and new showrooms to follow in Asia.
In Tesla related news, the company's highly acclaimed Model S is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for potential fire risks after three sedans caught fire the past six week.
According to Silicon Beat, the 60-year-old executive - who reportedly left the electric car company a few weeks ago - is retiring to spend more time with his family. Blankenship's departure comes at a time when Tesla Motors has expanded beyond the United States, with dealerships already opened in Europe and new showrooms to follow in Asia.
In Tesla related news, the company's highly acclaimed Model S is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for potential fire risks after three sedans caught fire the past six week.
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