I don't see why anyone would take the good doctor's leave as a bad thing. In fact, I read it and instantly thought it a good move. The management knows better than us why they did this, and I'll bet my shares that it's simply another move towards solidifying the company for its future growth.
They have yet to be stupid or sloppy about anything. And I don't think that at this pivotal time they would be doing anything to jeopardize what is sure to be coming.