He was definitely fired. Just look at few factors:<p>* There is basically 0 credit given to the Conrad (the company&#x27;s founder) in the memo. That&#x27;s likely because this was a fight and not a mutual decision.<p>* He&#x27;s giving up his board seat. When it&#x27;s merely a case of needing a new CEO, you don&#x27;t necessarily lose your board seat.