"When [Musk] and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company. I'm immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App."
Doug Ostermann, the Jeep maker's CFO, mentioned, "Most of the disagreements related to tactical issues on how to run the business over that kind of short-term time period and what actions should be taken in regard to short-term metrics versus longer-term benefit of the company." This highlights the contrasting visions of Tavares and the board, indicating how tactical approaches can divert focus from overarching goals.