Musk previously said he doesn’t want to “build a robot army here and then [be] ousted because of some asinine recommendations from ISS and Glass Lewis.”

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm said Elon Musk is key to the future of the EV maker as it focuses more on Full Self Driving and Optimus.

Warning comes as Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services urge shareholders to vote against the pay package.

Musk previously said he doesn’t want to “build a robot army here and then [be] ousted because of some asinine recommendations from ISS and Glass Lewis.”

Tesla's board chair, Robyn Denholm, has warned that CEO Elon Musk may not stay if shareholders don't vote to approve Musk's nearly $1 trillion payout.

Robyn Denholm urges investors to support billionaire chief’s package ahead of crucial November 6 vote