Ask HN: Why hasn't Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes resigned?

5 points by zackliscio 9 years ago | 2 comments

Given the claims leveled against the company seem to be widely corroborated, how has Holmes managed to remain CEO?

wmf 9 years ago |

Maybe her cult of personality is the only thing holding the company together. Or she's prioritizing herself over the company.

cjbprime 9 years ago |

She controls the board, so no-one can make her resign. That's how she's managed to stay -- as for why, honestly not sure, I guess her reputation is destroyed if she leaves now, at least if she stays there's a non-zero chance that their tech can be made to work legitimately in a way that improves her credibility.