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Fortune
Sasha Rogelberg

Elon Musk reportedly said last year he no longer wanted to be Tesla CEO but worried no one could replace him or his vision for the company

Elon Musk smirks and looks to his right. (Credit: Andrew Harnik—Getty Images)
  • Tesla has opened a formal search to replace CEO Elon Musk, the Wall Street Journal reported. Early last year amid the company’s struggles, Musk considered stepping down as executive, but feared no one else would be able to carry out his vision for the company, according to the outlet. Tesla denied its search for a new CEO.

Elon Musk reportedly considered taking a step back from helming Tesla last year amid a tumultuous period for the company. 

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