Comment by hapless

Go figure, contributions to a multi-vendor consortium that just barely makes a marginal profit for an already marginal business unit (GCP) are not as highly valued as things that can be directly connected to revenues. This is not surprising in the least.

Perhaps obviously, Mr. Kantrowitz hasn't quit, or been poached by a competitor, so I would say Google's (cynical) comp and promo policy is working out just great for them. Whatever personal interest keeps Mr. Kantrowitz going is working out for them!