Hyperdrive
Tesla Investor Gerber Tells EV Maker He’s Pursuing Board Seat
This article is for subscribers only.
Ross Gerber, a vocal Tesla Inc. shareholder, notified the electric-vehicle maker that he plans to pursue a board seat, formalizing an effort aimed at reining in Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.
Gerber disclosed his intentions in a letter viewed by Bloomberg that was sent Tuesday to Brandon Ehrhart, Tesla’s new general counsel and corporate secretary. The investor, who runs wealth management firm Gerber Kawasaki, previously revealed the plan during an online discussion hosted by Bloomberg on Feb. 10.