[olyjohn]

If they're that good, why wouldn't they go to another company who is willing to pay more?

[rgbgraph]

The money means very little in actuality.

Most CEOs are doing it for other reasons besides money (personal enjoyment, thrill, respectability, “duty,” etc.).

[mitthrowaway2]

Because it's extremely unlikely that there aren't more such talented people than there are multibillion dollar companies needing someone to run them.

[jonny_eh]

Which company would fire their current CEO and hire Ted Sarandos at his current salary?