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Tesla Board Advances Musk Pay Review Amid Leadership and Governance Challenges

A special committee led by Robyn Denholm is considering new compensation options for Elon Musk as Tesla appeals the court voiding his $56 billion pay package.

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Robyn Denholm's biggest asset as Tesla chair is her understanding not to interfere in CEO Elon Musk running the company, supporters say, and it's paid off for shareholders.

Overview

  • Tesla's board has formed a special committee, composed of Robyn Denholm and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, to evaluate new compensation options for CEO Elon Musk.
  • This follows a Delaware court's January 2024 decision to void Musk's record $56 billion 2018 pay package, citing a lack of independent board oversight.
  • The board has delayed its proxy filing and may postpone its annual shareholder meeting to finalize a proposal for Musk's revised compensation plan.
  • Board chair Robyn Denholm has faced scrutiny after selling nearly $200 million in Tesla stock over the past six months, bringing her total stock sales since 2018 to over $530 million.
  • Tesla's stock has dropped 32% since December, driven by declining EV sales and controversies surrounding Musk's political involvement and leadership focus.