Mass exodus of executives amidst 'culture of fear'

A mass resignation of executives has caused a torrent of media speculation over the future of software start-up GitHub, featuring the CEO at the very heart of the drama.

The company is set to undergo a considerable reshuffle, with rumours saying that Chief Executive and Co-Founder Chris Wanstrath is set to radically change the company culture, according to a report by Business Insider.  

Rumours have been circulating that some employees feel like there is a “culture of fear.” Business Insider reports that Ryan Day, VP of Business Development, Adam Zimman, Senior Director Of Technology Partnerships, and Scott Buxton, Controller, have all left GitHub in the past six months.

An insider source explained to the publication that Wanstrath “is trying to keep everyone happy by not making the hard decisions necessary of leaders,” describing him as someone who “hides in conference rooms.”