Except I've already heard about 3 who have exceptions, and another who might have an exception. Of course I have not heard of one person below Avp level who was given an exception.
TL;DR - F--k you if you are Director or below. Do as I say, not as I do.
Many director or below are already on the "hybrid" plan which means three days a week in the office. If it is true that AVP and above are supposed to be in an office five days a week (is it?) then director are below have more flexibility.
But, yeah, the big guys can and will make exceptions. Also, the big guys like to fly around from office to office because they can.
SLT motto: Rules for thee but not for me.
Seriously, who didn't see these secret handshake deals coming? You will see more of it come September...