Help Me Here Folks

I'm struggling with this one. Please, someone tell my small, simple-minded brain how to make sense of why this man is leaving with upwards of 10 million buckaroos while there will be layoffs later in the year.

Truthfully speaking, I know how it works. I spent 10 years in HR so believe me, I know how it works. My point is.... HR LEADERS - get your shit together and figure out how to write exit clauses into contracts that DO NOT ALLOW THIS CRAP TO CONTINUE. This is bull-freakin-shit and despite the fact that it can be argued that jobs will need to be cut regardless of this man's golden parachute with a good deal of validity.... it sends bad messages.

OK. I'm done.