Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has been ranked as America's most overrated CEO in a survey of hundreds of business executives. The survey revealed that Musk received 399 votes, surpassing Disney CEO Bob Iger who came in second with 302 votes. Microsoft chief Satya Nadella was ranked as the most underrated CEO, receiving 274 votes [c7c20265].
The ranking of Musk as the most overrated CEO can be attributed to criticism of his overly ambitious targets and the delays in SpaceX's timeline for sending humans to Mars. Despite his achievements in the space and electric vehicle industries, Musk's reputation has been tarnished by these setbacks. Representatives for Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment [c7c20265].
This ranking adds a new perspective to the discussion on CEO compensation and performance. While Musk has been recognized as the highest paid CEO in the world, this survey highlights the perception among business executives that his achievements may be overrated. It raises questions about the criteria used to evaluate CEO performance and the impact of ambitious targets on a CEO's reputation [c7c20265].
It is important to note that this survey represents the opinions of a specific group of business executives and may not reflect the views of the general public or other stakeholders. However, it provides valuable insights into the perception of Musk's performance as a CEO and the challenges he faces in maintaining his reputation [c7c20265].