The only reason I can think of to jettison WP and replace him with a Board member is cost-cutting. I believe WP was hired as a turn-around agent. By and large he didn't succeed. So they're sending one of their own to do it. It will of necessity require cost-cutting measures. I predict we'll see across-the-board layoffs this year and in 2026. I'm thinking a general 10% RIF to cut costs. No one will be off the list of possibles. Explains the harsher PEs this year. They'll be used to draw up the list of ppl to be let go.
This is just my speculation. I have no solid evidence in this direction except a gut feeling which is hardly scientific.