Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla’s CFO, has become one of the highest-paid CFOs globally, earning $139 million in 2024, surpassing the salaries of tech CEOs like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella. Taneja’s journey from PricewaterhouseCoopers to Tesla reflects a significant rise in the corporate world. His financial leadership is increasingly vital as Tesla navigates investor scrutiny and seeks sustained performance.