Rivian Hires Former Tesla Exec as Chief Accounting Officer

Rivian just added some serious financial expertise to its team. Sreela Venkataratnam is stepping in as Chief Accounting Officer on March 10, bringing over 25 years of experience, including a decade at Tesla, where she was VP of Finance and Business Operations.

She’ll be leading Rivian’s financial reporting, tax, compliance, and more—critical areas as the company scales up. “I’m honored to join Rivian at such a pivotal moment,” Venkataratnam said, excited to help push the company forward.

With her track record, this move signals Rivian’s focus on strengthening its financial foundation while staying full speed ahead on EV innovation.