Elon Musk, who will add Twitter to the long list of companies he oversees, is known for juggling multiple responsibilities. His 28 direct reports at Tesla, where he is CEO, reflect his tendency to spread his attention more widely than most executives.
Musk has long advocated a flat management structure and encouraged employees from across the company to approach him with ideas for solving problems. His direct reports include employees with titles that do not typically report to the CEO, such as senior manager and director. With the Twitter deal set to close on Friday, and Musk’s plans to take a hands-on role at the social media company, Tesla’s top management could gain more autonomy and influence.
As it is, Musk’s reports tend to manage a large number of people. In all, Information identified 113 people in the latest update to our Tesla org chart.
