Sam Pakdel

Sam Pakdel is an experienced Facilities Manager currently at Tesla since 2015, responsible for developing and overseeing Facilities programs across multiple North American locations and managing operational expenses for new campuses. Prior to Tesla, Sam held positions such as Sr. Project Manager at Maxim Integrated, overseeing facilities projects in North America and Europe, and WorkPlace Director at JDSU, managing global Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs. Additional roles include Senior Facilities & Workplace Manager at Texas Instruments, Corporate Facilities & EHS Director at Avanex, Senior Facilities Operations Manager at JDSU, and Environmental & Facilities Engineering Manager at Hynix Semiconductor. Sam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Phoenix.