Google Executive Steps Down From SpaceX Board Amid Possible Tesla Merger
Don Harrison, a longtime SpaceX director and Google executive, has left the rocketmaker's board with immediate effect. The exit comes as a possible merger with Tesla is under review.
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what happened
Don Harrison, Google's president of global partnerships and corporate development and a longtime SpaceX director, has left the board of the rocketmaker. SpaceX said the departure, announced on Friday, took effect immediately.
Harrison joined the board in 2015. According to the Wall Street Journal, an investment he oversaw had grown to $75.2 billion by the end of the third quarter.
The move comes while the SpaceX board is weighing a possible merger with Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker led by Elon Musk. Both companies sold off this week after the midterm elections.
why it matters
The news matters for Tesla and Alphabet investors, because a possible combination of SpaceX and Tesla could reshape expectations for both companies. A board change alone does not disclose deal terms, so the market will wait for official details.
market impact
Tesla and Alphabet: a possible SpaceX merger adds uncertainty for their shares
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- Google Exec Leaves SpaceX Board — WSJ, 6 November 2026 at 21:57 UTC
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