Sam Altman
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, was suddenly dismissed by the board on November 18 due to a loss of confidence in his leadership. Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear took over as interim CEO. However, in a surprising turn of events, on November 21, OpenAI revealed an agreement for Altman to return as CEO, introducing a new initial board with Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo.
Steve Jobs
In 1985, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs left the company due to conflicts with the board over his confrontational management style. However, he came back in 1997 as CEO, leading Apple to great success in the tech industry.
Jack Dorsey
In 2008, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey was removed as CEO, facing criticism for service disruptions and his interests in fashion and yoga. However, he returned in 2015, guiding Twitter for another six years before passing the leadership to Parag Agrawal in 2021.
Travis Kalanick
In 2017, Travis Kalanick resigned as Uber's CEO amidst controversies, including accusations of gender discrimination and sexual harassment. His departure marked a significant moment for Uber, prompting subsequent leadership changes to address the company's culture and image.
Jerry Yang
In 2012, Yahoo Inc co-founder Jerry Yang strategically left the company under pressure from shareholders. Criticized for hindering important investment deals and pursuing an ineffective personal vision, Yang's departure aimed to rejuvenate the struggling internet pioneer with new leadership.
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