As Tesla (TSLA.US) sales plummet, it is rumored that IT veteran Jeff Gan will take over sales.

According to the financial news app WiseMoney, at a time when Tesla (TSLA.US) sales have plummeted, a long-term behind-the-scenes technical executive has been pushed to the forefront. According to multiple sources, Raj Jegannathan, who originally oversaw IT and data, has taken over sales operations. It is widely believed within the company that he will fill the vacancy left by Troy Jones, the former top sales executive in North America who left earlier this month. Jones had been with Tesla for 15 years and was one of the recent departures from the management team. It has not been confirmed whether Jegannathan's appointment is temporary, but it is clear that this vice president, who has no traditional sales experience, is now closer to Musk.