I think it's more like: person who really wants the job but is kind of underqualified > person who is highly qualified, but doesn't really want the job (unless

I think it's more like: person who really wants the job but is kind of underqualified > person who is highly qualified, but doesn't really want the job (unless the money is right) edit: I'll add that, for CEOs who should all look amazing on paper and know how to sell themselves, maybe willingness to do the job for less than market is a better signal than most