His remaining equity and voting position were reduced by the restructuring rather than confiscated because I disliked him.

An independent employment review also considered whether a narrower role could make use of his operational skills.

The company did not need him as its public face.

It could use some of his knowledge in day-to-day work if he accepted ordinary supervision and the necessary restrictions.

I withdrew from the decision about the detailed terms of that employment.

I did not want a salary or a performance report becoming a private negotiation between us.

He accepted a junior operations-management position, with a smaller office and a reporting line that did not lead directly to me.