Dhruv Batura

Dhruv Batura is a seasoned professional currently serving as the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Lead for Finance and Business Operations at Tesla. He has built an impressive career spanning finance, business operations, and engineering.

Education and Background

Dhruv holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on:

• Economic and Financial Systems Engineering
• Engineering Entrepreneurship
• Mathematics

Career Trajectory

Dhruv's professional journey includes:

1. Research Assistant at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2. Roles at HSBC
3. Consultant at Deloitte Consulting
4. Multiple positions at Tesla, including:
   • Europe Lead
   • Senior Manager in Finance and Business Operations

Expertise and Skills

Dhruv has demonstrated proficiency in:

• Strategic financial planning and analysis
• Business operations
• Engineering
• Automotive industry operations

His diverse background and experience in both finance and engineering make him a valuable asset in his current role at Tesla, where he can apply his multidisciplinary knowledge to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Recent Involvement

In January 2024, Dhruv Batura was involved in negotiations for tax breaks for X (formerly Twitter) in Atlanta, Georgia. As the X project lead, he discussed the deployment of AI hardware at a data center facility, showcasing his involvement in strategic decision-making and financial planning beyond his primary role at Tesla.1