From the Verisign Press Release:

VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), [...] today announced that its Board of Directors has elected William A. Roper, Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer. He has served as the Board’s lead independent Director and replaces Stratton D. Sclavos, who resigned from the company. The Board also elected Edward A. Mueller as Chairman of the Board. 

So just like that Mr. Sclavos resigned from the board. There must be more to the story – but no additional information was made public. It’s a big change for a company that influences so many domain owners. Kinda makes you think that this company is even more “public” than just being traded on the stock market. ICANN, are you watching?

[via ValleyWag]