Atlassian loses half its CEOs, but customers stay solid after Server products exit support

Atlassian co-founder and co-CEO Scott Farquhar has announced he will step down in August, leaving Mike Cannon-Brookes alone at the top of the Australian collaborationware company.

Both Co-CEOS pointed out that in the 23 years they’ve worked together, each has done different parts of the job at different times. Cannon-Brookes therefore won’t be taking on any responsibilities he hasn’t already handled before. The soon-to-be solo CEO also told investors “Atlassian has always been my number one professional priority and focus,” a likely signal that his interests in other ventures such as renewable energy won’t be a distraction once Atlassian lacks a backup boss.

Farquhar said he decided to depart after deciding to spend more time with his family and to “pursue some other passions I have, particularly philanthropy, investing, and to help grow and build the global technology industry.”

He will stay on as a board ...