'So very American': Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja treasurer of Musk's America Party

Elon Musk has appointed Vaibhav Taneja, the Chief Financial Officer of Tesla, as the Treasurer of his recently announced America Party. The appointment was formally documented in filings submitted to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on July 4, 2025, listing Taneja as the individual responsible for managing the party’s financial disclosures and compliance.

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Vaibhav Taneja has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Tesla since 2023 and has been with the company since 2017. A qualified Chartered Accountant from India and a graduate of Delhi University, Taneja began his career at PwC before joining SolarCity, which was later acquired by Tesla. He previously held the role of Chief Accounting Officer at Tesla before stepping into the CFO position.

The America Party, launched by Elon Musk in July 2025, is a newly registered political entity in the United States. As per filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the party positions itself outside the traditional two-party framework, with an emphasis on free speech, innovation, and reduced federal oversight. As Treasurer, Taneja is now responsible for managing the party’s finances, campaign donations, and ensuring legal compliance, a role crucial to the party’s operational success.