Slot Karl under Wallace rather than take a new direct report - with a stated escape hatch and a three-month contract extension
Sep 11, 2026 · people · medium84% confidence
Peter told Karl the HR paperwork was signed and moving, encouraged him to meet Steve Wallace whenever he wants, and confirmed the intent for Karl to report to Wallace. He named his own constraint plainly - he does not want to add direct reports right now - and in the same breath acknowledged Karl will be a different animal from anything else under Wallace, told him to reach out directly if he is not getting what he needs, and pre-committed to changing the arrangement if the fit does not work. In parallel over Slack, Peter asked Chris Baek who to talk to about extending Karl contract by three months and offered to do it himself. Karl is evaluating one other option and will confirm Monday morning.
People: Karl Lowenbjer, Steve Wallace, Chris Baek