Tesla’s board has revised its approach in advocating for Elon Musk’s latest $1 trillion pay package, emphasizing tangible, measurable milestones tied to the payouts. This strategy marks a shift from previous fairness-based justifications to a focus on the critical value Musk brings, warning that his departure could result in significant losses in time, talent, and vision for the company.

Anat Alon-Beck, a law professor, described the new compensation plan as “very sophisticated,” highlighting its alignment with concrete performance goals. This change reflects Tesla’s intent to ensure that Musk’s incentives are closely linked to the company’s long-term success and innovation trajectory.