(looks up definition of empathy to be sure first...) maiki, yes I can empathize with being in that position. I wouldn't be thinking diversity of org vs CEO being the main thing at all. I'd be wrapped up in personal relationships of the board and various key people. I/we'd realize there was a problem, but by golly our choice is so awesome in so many ways, but I know there will be a reaction so I'm going to do everything I can to make sure my/our choice can succeed, and put as a prelude to mitigate it. Including requiring my choice to make an actually apologetic post with a >$1k donation to a LGBT rights org before the promotion is announced. But again, that's backseat driving.