This is poetic justice.
John Thain (not in photo) is the former CEO of Merrill Lynch who famously spent millions of dollars redecorating his offices while the firm went down in flames. At left is the office he has sworn not to alter at his new job at CIT Group.
For a man who spent $87,000 on a rug and $1,000 a yard for drapes, this is perfect.
The cardboard cutout in the photo will presumably be removed.
Sweet.
Dispatches From The Front 