The Tesla pay package, which several high-profile investors have opposed, demonstrates that shareholders still believe Elon Musk can lead the automaker in an era dominated by robotics and artificial intelligence. “Thanks, guys,” Mr Musk said, after briefly dancing on stage alongside the company’s Optimus robots. “Elon Musk just got $1tn for failure. If Mr Musk delivers on the lofty milestones in the pay package laid out at the annual meeting, he could become the world’s first trillionaire. Mr Musk will also be required to bring the company to $400 billion in actual earnings for four consecutive quarters.

Source: The Irish Times November 07, 2025 01:18 UTC