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Tesla Shareholder Gerber Pursues Board Seat to Rein in Musk

  • Gerber claims support from large shareholders for board bid
  • ‘I’ve kind of had enough,’ he said during an audio conference
Ross Gerber Plans Activist Run for Tesla Board Seat
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Ross Gerber, a vocal Tesla Inc. shareholder, said he will pursue a board seat at the electric-vehicle maker, with a goal of reining in Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.

Gerber, who is co-founder and chief executive of investment firm Gerber Kawasaki, confirmed his intentions during a Twitter Spaces audio conference hosted by Bloomberg on Friday. He said he will formally announce his plans next week.