Tesla has announced the addition of Jack Hartung, a seasoned executive from Chipotle, to its Board of Directors effective June 1, 2025. This move was disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Hartung has been with Chipotle since 2002 and has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and expansion over the past two decades. Most recently, he held the position of President and Chief Strategy Officer, and previously served as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, overseeing finance, accounting, supply chain, and safety operations.
During his tenure at Chipotle, Hartung was instrumental in the company’s expansion to over 3,700 restaurants across the U.S., Canada, and other international markets. His financial acumen has been recognized with awards such as CFO of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal and Best CFO in the restaurant category by Institutional Investor.
Upon joining Tesla, Hartung will retire from his executive role at Chipotle and transition into a senior advisor position at the popular restaurant chain. In addition to his new role at Tesla, he currently serves on the boards of Portillo’s, The Honest Company, and ZocDoc.
Following the announcement of Hartung’s appointment, Tesla’s stock saw a 1.47% increase, trading at $347.84 per share. This move underscores Tesla’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team with experienced and talented individuals from diverse industries.