Michaela Zhao

Michaela Zhao is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operations and commercial leadership across prominent organizations. Currently serving as Vice President of Operations at Tesla since August 2022 and Chief Commercial Officer at Circle since July 2019, Michaela has demonstrated expertise in driving strategic initiatives. Prior experience includes the role of Investment Director at Blackstone from July 2016 to April 2019, as well as serving as an Associate at McKinsey & Company from February 2014 to March 2016. Michaela began a career in technology as a Senior Software Engineer at Oracle from March 2011 to December 2013, focusing on research and development. Michaela Zhao holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and Technology from Princeton University.