Tesla has warned that Elon Musk could step down as CEO if shareholders reject his $1 trillion pay package.
The company's chair, Robyn Denholm, emphasized the importance of approving Musk's performance-based compensation to retain him until 2032.
Musk's leadership is "critical" as Tesla pursues ambitions in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and robotics.
Denholm stressed that without a properly structured plan, Tesla risks losing Musk's "time, talent, and vision."
Author's summary: Musk's pay package is crucial for his retention at Tesla.