Nine CEO acknowledges external review amidst ‘alleged inappropriate behaviour’ and million dollar pay-off
Nine chief executive Mike Sneesby has sent an email to staffers acknowledging there will be a review of the network’s “concentration of power”, amidst claims of “alleged inappropriate behaviour” by former news boss Darren Wick.
In an internal email to all staff sent on Monday, Sneesby said “broader cultural issues” will be discussed at a meeting held later that day.
“Recent reports that detail alleged serious failings of leadership in television news clearly tells me more works needs to be done to ensure we have a safe and inclusive workplace throughout Nine,” Sneesby wrote in the email, while also denying reports that staffers were held under NDAs.
Disgusting behaviour by a disgusting man and then covered up by his employer. Shame
If the report of Mike Sneesby personally berating one of his journos is true, then why would anyone come to him to report inappropriate behaviour? A very unsafe work environment that seems to start at the top…