Tesla saw the departure of two significant figures from its product and retail teams last month. Jose del Corral, who served as Tesla's Head of Product, and Ryan Torres, the Staff Program Manager for Retail Programs, both left Tesla last week.
This news comes shortly after the departure of Thomas Dmytryk, who played a crucial role in building out Tesla’s OTA update infrastructure, and more recently, worked on the Robotaxi.
Jose del Corral Moves to Crypto
After an impressive nearly eight-year run at Tesla, del Corral announced his next career move on social media. He is officially joining the cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase to lead its Customer Experience division.
In his public announcement, del Corral expressed his excitement about the massive industry transition. He noted that very few companies get a chance to help rebuild the financial system from the ground up, adding that it is hard to think of a more important place to be right now. He confirmed he is ready to start building and will be working closely with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and President Emilie Choi.
Losing a Head of Product with nearly a decade of institutional knowledge could leave a temporary knowledge gap in the area. During his long tenure, del Corral helped oversee massive transitions in Tesla's vehicle lineup and software ecosystems, helping shape the user experience that millions of drivers interact with every day.
Ryan Torres Steps Down
While del Corral was vocal about his next adventure, the departure of Ryan Torres has been much quieter. Torres served as Tesla's Staff Program Manager for Retail Programs and played a key role in shaping how consumers physically interact with the brand and its showrooms.
Torres was also one of the key customer experience managers and was consistently willing to help resolve customer issues spotted on X. Losing his personal touch regarding service and outreach will undoubtedly be a significant loss for Tesla.
Torres has not yet made a public announcement regarding where he is heading next or what projects he will be taking on. However, his professional LinkedIn profile was recently updated to reflect March 2026 as the official end date for his current position at Tesla rather than marking his role as ongoing.
Executive turnover is a natural part of the fast-paced technology and automotive industries, but losing veteran leaders is always notable. As Tesla pushes forward with its highly ambitious 2026 product roadmap, the company will likely be looking to fill these critical leadership and retail roles quickly to maintain its momentum.
