Robyn Denholm
Chair of the Board, Tesla, Inc., Tesla, Inc. (Australian executive)
Robyn Denholm is an Australian business executive and the chair of the board of Tesla, Inc. A veteran technology and finance leader, she has held senior roles including CFO of Juniper Networks and CFO and COO of Telstra, and executive positions at Sun Microsystems and Toyota Australia. She joined Tesla's board in 2014 and became chair in November 2018.
Fast facts
| Role | Chair of the Board, Tesla, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Company | Tesla, Inc. (Australian executive) |
| Sector | Automotive / technology; venture capital |
| Headquarters | NSW |
| In role since | 2018 |
| Education | University of Sydney (Bachelor of Economics); University of New South Wales (Master of Commerce) |
| Other roles | Operating partner at Blackbird Ventures; founder of Wollemi Capital Group; inaugural Chair of the Tech Council of Australia; owner of Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames basketball teams |
Background
Former CFO of Juniper Networks and Telstra; executive roles at Sun Microsystems and Toyota Australia; Tesla board member from 2014 and Chair since November 2018
Career timeline
- 1989Became vice president of finance at Toyota Australia
- 1996Joined Sun Microsystems, later relocating to the United States
- 2007Joined Juniper Networks as EVP and Chief Financial Officer
- 2014Appointed a non-executive director of Tesla, Inc.
- 2017Joined Telstra as COO, becoming CFO in 2018
- 2018Became chair of the board of Tesla, Inc.
Notable
- Began her career at Arthur Andersen before senior finance roles at Toyota Australia
- Served as chief financial officer of Juniper Networks and as CFO and COO of Telstra
- Was chosen by Elon Musk to succeed him as chair of Tesla in November 2018
- Operating partner at venture-capital firm Blackbird Ventures
- Inaugural chair of the Technology Council of Australia
Frequently asked questions
What is Robyn Denholm known for?
She is the chair of the board of Tesla, Inc., and a veteran technology and finance executive.
When did Robyn Denholm become Tesla chair?
She became chair of Tesla's board in November 2018, having joined the board in 2014.
What roles did Robyn Denholm hold before Tesla chair?
She was CFO of Juniper Networks and CFO and COO of Telstra, with earlier roles at Sun Microsystems and Toyota Australia.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robyn_Denholm
- https://www.blackbird.vc/team/robyn-denholm
- https://ir.tesla.com/corporate/robyn-m-denholm
- https://www.forbes.com/profile/robyn-denholm/
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