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The third option could surely be he was fired ? Although I would imagine MongoDB would have organised someone already to take over.

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The previous CEO immediately returned as interim CEO, so they sort of did have someone ready.

Interim is always a temp one though, and the fact it was the previous feels to me at least like them saying "Hey we need a favour" but I have no insight.

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