Tesla Board Quietly Explores Successor Search Amid Musk Distractions

Tesla's board considered a successor for Elon Musk as sales fall and profits shrink. Find out what this means for Tesla’s future.
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Tesla Board Quietly Explores Successor Search Amid Musk Distractions
Is Tesla searching for a successor to Elon Musk? Recent reports suggest that the Tesla board quietly initiated a Tesla board successor search , raising important questions about the company’s future. According to a detailed investigation by The Wall Street Journal , Tesla’s leadership began discreetly approaching executive search firms about a month ago. This move came as the automaker grappled with declining sales, shrinking profits, and growing shareholder unrest — all while Musk turned much of his attention toward political activities in Washington, D.C.                     Image Credits:Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu / Getty Images Concerns about Elon Musk's divided focus have been mounting among Tesla’s board members. In private meetings, executives reportedly urged Musk to dedicate more of his time and energy to Tesla’s core business. They asked him to publicly reaffirm his commitment to the company. Musk, according to insiders, did not resist the board’s request. Shortly thereafter, he …