Richard Elmquist

Richard Elmquist is a seasoned logistics professional currently serving as Senior Manager Logistics at Tesla since September 2023, where responsibilities include leading a high-performing team to ensure efficient distribution of parts for electric vehicles. Prior to Tesla, Richard held key positions at Americold Logistics, LLC. from January 2019 to November 2023, including Director and Senior Manager of Supply Chain Solutions, focusing on designing proposals to foster revenue growth. Richard's earlier experience at Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group spanned from August 2012 to January 2019 across various roles, including Program Manager and Logistics Quality and Inventory Manager, overseeing significant teams and capital projects aimed at enhancing supply chain operations. Richard holds a Master's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Logistics and Supply Chain from the Georgia Institute of Technology.