Earlier reports suggested Tesla’s board was searching for a successor to Musk, who shot down the claim as “deliberately false.”

DOHA - Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Tuesday at an economic forum in Qatar that he was still committed to being Tesla CEO in five years' time "unless I die". Having reasonable control of Tesla was the most important factor in staying on as head of the company, he said.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in an interview Tuesday that he remains committed to being CEO of the electric vehicle maker for at least the next five years.