Key Takeaways Elon Musk said in an interview Tuesday that he plans to continue working as CEO of Tesla for the next five years.Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported Tesla's board had contacted a search firm about potentially finding Musk's replacement,

Billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday he’s committed to being CEO of Tesla in five years’ time as the automaker faced intense consumer and stock-price pressure over his work with U.S. President

Elon Musk confirmed he’ll remain Tesla CEO for at least five more years despite growing political backlash and legal challenges. At the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk said he plans to cut back on political spending and emphasised his need for voting control over Tesla’s future.