The Trouble with Geniuses
When you are the undisputed king of the castle, the last thing you want is a rowdy argument in the throne room about how much gold is in your coffers. Yet, that is precisely where Tesla finds itself. Institutional Shareholder Services, a firm whose opinion carries serious clout in the City and on Wall Street, has advised shareholders to reject Musk’s pay deal. Their reasoning points to what they see as poor corporate governance.
I think this matters immensely. When the people running the show are busy with internal politics and damage control, who is minding the shop? The electric vehicle market is not a place for complacency. It is a brutal, fast-moving arena where a moment’s hesitation can cost you market share you may never win back. While Tesla’s board is occupied with this vote, its rivals are busy designing cars, building factories, and wooing customers.