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George Blankenship Retires from Tesla Motors
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araxara
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They'll be making him moonlight on the production floor assembling lighted vanity mirrors.
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Hoping for that.
GeorgeB, thank you for your excellent work at Tesla and for being one of the most approachable executives ever! Your patience and openness during the Model S ramp up period about a year ago are much appreciated. Many of us will always think of you whenever we enter a Tesla showroom. Hope you've recovered from the "topless" episode during Teslive
Blankenship leaving Tesla
Post on another thread, but now confirmed probably merits it's own
Exclusive: Top Tesla executive George Blankenship, VP of Sales, departs | SiliconBeat
Post on another thread, but now confirmed probably merits it's own
Exclusive: Top Tesla executive George Blankenship, VP of Sales, departs | SiliconBeat
Not to sound cold but maybe this is for the best. What value has he added in the last 6-12 months? Elon is a businessman and we know he does not string along expensive executives who are no longer a good fit with the firm.
mitch672
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Are people no longer allowed to retire? He's 60 and it looks like he wants to spend time with his family.
He probably has wanted to retire for a while (as in when he left Apple). I myself plan on retiring early, why not, if you have the means to do so?
He probably has wanted to retire for a while (as in when he left Apple). I myself plan on retiring early, why not, if you have the means to do so?
NigelM
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George was always a high spirited and enthusiastic vocal of Tesla. That will surely be missed. However, he was in charge of rolling out the stores and has put the train on the track in that regard. He has done his job well and deserves a nice retirement. I do hope that his role is not completely gone and he will remain to keep active roll in the Tesla community. I would love for him to respond on this site. So George, anything you would like to share?
This is plain silly. The man basically built the sales process from the ground up...let's give credit where credit is due.
JakeP
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Cheers and best wishes to George B. Always a stand-up character, with energy and enthusiasm to match a spectacular product.
That is a real shame. I think GeorgeB was of huge value to Tesla and instrumental in developing Tesla's culture through his retail store strategy. All my interactions with tesla people have been positive, and that's directly attributable to George's hiring practices and his insistence on focusing on making the customer happy.
bummed.
bummed.
Johan
Ex got M3 in the divorce, waiting for EU Model Y!
Sad to see him leave, he did a great job With the Whole sales experience. Was great to meet him in Oslo! Would love to hear from you on the forum George, now that you can speak more freely
I know you are watching
I know you are watching
I think he accomplished his mission and should be confident that 'we' will continue to follow his 'plan'. The store front and sales methodologies are all in place and now it is just up to us as sales techs to spread the free advertizement and Tesla being able to produce enough cars for the world.
will miss the enthusiasm and excitement you exude!~
Enjoy retirement & have a blast!
Jgdixon
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JRP3
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