The world’s wealthiest man may be on track to make history as the first-ever trillionaire. Elon Musk secured shareholder approval on November 6 for a compensation package that could grant the Tesla CEO stock valued at US$1 trillion, provided he meets specific performance goals over the next 10 years.
The decision came after weeks of intense debate about his leadership at the electric vehicle company and whether any executive should receive such extraordinary pay, sparking reactions from individual investors, major pension funds, and even the pope.
In a world where so many struggle under crushing debt, working hard to keep their heads above water, these stark contrasts highlight the gigantic imbalance as the rich get richer and the poor and working class get poorer. We investigate further in this gallery and reveal the 10 wealthiest people tipped to become trillionaires in the next decade. Click on for more.