[baldajan]

I have no issues with John Hennessy, but I’m surprised they didn’t give the chairman position to Larry Page, who’s CEO and a Co-Founder. I wonder what’s preventing him from taking over full control...

[BooneJS]

Sarbanes-Oxley Act strongly encourages non-Employee Chairman of the Board. It’s the direction that well-governed companies are moving.

[samfisher83]

Paige and Brin have enough voting power to pretty much make any major decision.

[polskibus]

How much power exactly? Or do they own some special shares that don't need majority to rule?

[zerocrates]

Together they control over 50% of the voting power. They both own substantial amounts of Class B shares, which aren't available to the public and carry 10 votes per share.