Tesla supply chain managers switch to Rivian Cybertruck to face new competitive challenges

News on June 7, according to foreign media reports, Tesla’s head of raw material procurement Mustapha El Akari Akkari has left the company for Tesla rival Rivian. This personnel change may further delay the mass production of Tesla's Cybertruck model and bring stronger competition to Rivian.

According to reports, Akari will serve as senior director of structures and raw materials at Rivian. During his time at Tesla, he was responsible for managing parts of the company's supply chain operations, including the non-battery supply chain for the Tesla Cybertruck and other vehicles. He worked at Tesla for four and a half years and managed raw materials spending totaling $1.6 billion, according to his inkedIn profile. Although Akali has not updated his information about joining Rivian on the linkedIn page, Tesla and Rivian have not yet confirmed the news. Considering the current time point, if this news is true, it will be a huge loss for Tesla. Production of the Cybertruck has been delayed for several years, but initial production is expected to begin this summer, with full-scale production in 2024. However, the departure of the supply chain leader may have some impact on the production time.

Rivian is currently actively preparing for the launch of its R1T electric pickup truck, with the hope of competing fiercely with Cybertruck in the market. These two models have attracted much attention, and the industry has high hopes for their performance and market response. According to the editor's understanding, the joining of Mustafa El Akari will undoubtedly bring more professional strength to Rivian and enhance its competitiveness in supply chain management and raw material procurement.

The above is the report about Tesla’s head of raw material procurement switching to Rivian. Mustafa El-Akari's departure could have an impact on Tesla's Cybertruck mass production plans and give Rivian an advantage over the competition. Tesla and Rivian have not yet confirmed the news.

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