The Confederation of British Industry said it has resolved a legal case brought by its former chief executive, Tony Danker, after he was sacked last year following complaints about his behaviour.
A spokesperson for the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said: “The CBI has today settled a legal claim brought against the organization by Tony Danker following his dismissal in April 2023. The CBI board has reached an undisclosed settlement. with Mr. Danker.
“The CBI Board of Directors also reiterates that Mr. Danker is in no way associated with the historical allegations reported in the media regarding matters prior to his tenure at the CBI and rejects any such association.”
It comes after Danker was fired with immediate effect in April 2023, as allegations of misconduct rocked the influential business group.
Last year, Danker told BBC Radio 4's Today program that his reputation had been “totally destroyed” following allegations of sexual misconduct, claiming he had been made a “scapegoat” by the trade body.
Tony Danker said his reputation has been “totally destroyed”
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A formal internal complaint was filed in January 2023 and there were several informal reports of concern about Mr. Danker's behavior.
He allegedly viewed employees' personal Instagram profiles, sent unwanted messages with sexually suggestive language, and made unwanted verbal comments in the office.
The Guardian He also said he had been approached by more than a dozen women who claim to be victims of sexual misconduct by senior CBI officials.
One said she had been raped at a staff party on a boat on the Thames. Many of them predate Mr. Danker's time at the CBI.
