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MongoDB CEO resigns to join Meta

366 points · 306 comments · diek

  1. bko · · focus · HN ↗
    CEO leaves, stock market value drops ~$6.5B

    One interpretation is that senior leadership (e.g. CEO) matters a lot. But it flies against the idea that CEOs are overpaid. From a quick search, it looks like his total stock comp was ~$52m which was a bargain considering his departure cost the company billions. Perhaps he would not have left if he had a higher pay, more in line with the value the market ascribes to him.

    However I imagine those that are upset about CEO pay will find this unconvincing. Is there any other way to interpret this?

    1. john_strinlai · · focus · HN ↗
      >it looks like his total stock comp was ~$52m which was a bargain considering his departure cost the company billions.

      this same things can happen with any employee at any company and does not bolster your argument.

      a $10/hr worker flipping burgers can take actions that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. burger king foot lettuce guy probably cost the company millions.

      i could cause millions of dollars in damage this afternoon (i am not paid millions).

      1. christkv · · focus · HN ↗
        Dude if you bought this morning on the news you would have made well over 10% back today. This smells more of a massive algorithmic sell off

        if "CEO Resignes" SELL SELL SELL

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