Mike Cannon-Brookes

Announced 150 staff layoffs in August 2025 via pre-recorded video, drawing criticism for the impersonal approach. Cuts affected customer service roles "exposed to AI," with some potentially being replaced by AI. A second round in March 2026 cut 10% of workforce (approximately 1,600 people) to fund AI and enterprise sales. CEO stated: "The bar for what 'great' looks like for software companies—on growth, on profitability, on speed, on value creation—has gone up."

Criticized Trump tariffs in 2025 Stratechery interview, noting Australia's unique position: "Trump brings in his tariffs, we're the only country with a negative rate of return, we have a positive trade relationship with America and we're like, 'Wait a second, why did we get taxed?'" Acknowledged pragmatic trade-offs in sustainability, defending private jet use and Formula 1 sponsorship while pursuing climate goals. Represents business-oriented climate advocacy rather than pure activism.

Pledged $1.5 billion in climate investments and donations by 2030 in October 2021 to support COP26's 1.5°C goal. Formed Boundless Earth climate fund in 2022. Became largest shareholder of AGL, Australia's largest greenhouse gas emitter, to force changes. With wife Annie, pledged $1 billion in climate-conscious investments and $500 million to organizations including Beyond Zero Emissions, Climate Council, and Rewiring Australia. Atlassian committed to net-zero by 2040, accelerated from 2050.