Part 2/8:
An article in the Wall Street Journal recently ignited a debate on Elon Musk’s compensation package, bringing to light his unique situation. Musk, who had not taken any salary for seven years, finally saw a portion of his compensation in the form of stock awards linked to Tesla's performance. Staggeringly, despite increasing the company’s value by over 2,000%, Musk was categorized as the lowest-paid CEO in the S&P 500. Critics argue that the compensation system undervalues exceptional performance, particularly when compared to his peers like Mark Zuckerberg and Rick Smith, who have received substantial pay packets.