[b112]

Not to mention, unexpected hurdles (the pesky public) got in the way.

He did his part, and should be compensated... at least, that could be the logic.

[Mirioron]

It tells the next guy they will try to bribe that they follow through on their promises.

[criddell]

Or maybe it's a way of keeping him quiet about what actually happened. The co-CEO title certainly sounds like an honorarium.