Embattled workspace provider WeWork's COO Anthony Yazbeck to step down

Embattled workspace provider WeWork's COO Anthony Yazbeck to step down

Pedestrians pass outside a shared office space, operated by WeWork Cos Inc., in London, U.K., on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images

WeWork’s Chief Operating Officer Anthony Yazbeck will step down from his role and also as president on Oct. 20, the company said on Thursday, days after it named interim chief David Tolley as permanent CEO.