Davey - I agree with most of what you say - except the part about AFT staff having prior knowledge of this - What you need to understand is that the CEO has a habit of making these kind of snap decisions with little or no regard for anyone who is in the firing line. I do not speak out of turn as there are many threads on here to concur with what I am saying. If you are his flavour of the month you are ok - but this changes very fast and if his taste buds tire of you, you will find yourself leaving by the nearest exit before you can pack your headset and pot plant. The way in which this has been handled may sound unfair, out of order and thoroughly not cricket , but for those who have personal involvement and experience of how this man conducts himself it really is no surprise