Directors receive equity awards as an incentive to grow the company and improve its performance, and if they succeed, they’ll create value for shareholders — themselves included, Cabezon said. In this case, all three men have been on Nvidia’s board for more than 30 years

Equity awards incentivize directors to drive company growth and enhance performance, benefiting both shareholders and themselves. With over 30 years on Nvidia's board, these men have a long-standing commitment to the company's success.