Listed KE firms do pay well! Heck, very well.
Ohana (KK) - 151mn + Options
Oigara (KCB) - 240mn
Githogo (CIC) - 74mn
And many others!
It's good to know how much they are paid so as shareholders we can compare against other firms BUT I see their will be a lot of demand for higher salaries eg at banks after CEOs see what Oigara makes.
I do not think employees will be thrilled at what CEOs make. As a shareholder, unless the CEO is pushing and generates real (alpha) value then it is worrying as well.
How much can KK make without Ohana? [Can another manager who makes 40% still generate the same profits?]
How much can KCB make without Oigara? [Can another manager who makes 40% still generate the same profits?] JM (Equity) made 30% vs Oigara but the "alpha" generated by Oigara may not be significant.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett