The leader of one of the largest business groups in the United Kingdom, the CBI, has resigned pending an investigation into complaints about his conduct at work.
Tony Danker, who has led the CBI for just over two years, expressed regret that he may have caused “offence or anxiety to any colleague.” He offered “extensive” apologies and stated that it was “completely unintentional.”
In January, the CBI was made aware of an allegation regarding Mr. Danker’s workplace conduct involving a female employee. Following a “thorough” investigation, it was determined that the matter did not warrant escalation to a disciplinary process.
However, the CBI announced at the beginning of March that it was made aware of new reports regarding Tony Danker’s conduct in the workplace and has taken steps to initiate an independent investigation into these new allegations.
The CBI stated that it takes workplace conduct issues “extremely seriously” but would not comment further until the investigation is concluded.
Before joining the CBI, Mr. Danker held a variety of positions in business, media, and government, including positions at the Guardian and as a policy adviser for the Cabinet Office and Treasury. He was also the first leader of the non-profit organisation Be The Business, whose mission is to enhance business performance.
The news that Tony Danker, the head of one of the largest business groups in the United Kingdom, has resigned pending an investigation into complaints about his workplace behaviour has been met with shock and dismay.
Mr. Danker is “devastated” to learn that he caused “offence or anxiety to any colleague” and has “profoundly” apologised for his actions. The CBI stated that it was made aware of an allegation in January and conducted a “thorough” investigation before concluding that no disciplinary action was necessary.
However, the CBI announced at the beginning of March that it was made aware of new reports regarding Tony Danker’s conduct in the workplace and has taken steps to initiate an independent investigation into these new allegations. The CBI stated that it takes workplace conduct issues “extremely seriously” but would not comment further until the investigation is concluded.
Prior to joining the CBI, Mr. Danker held a variety of positions in business, media, and government, including working for the Guardian newspaper and as a policy adviser for the Cabinet Office and Treasury. He was also the first leader of the non-profit organisation Be The Business, whose mission is to enhance business performance.
Business has been rocked by the announcement that Tony Danker has resigned while an investigation into complaints about his conduct at work is conducted. It remains to be seen how the investigation will conclude and whether Mr. Danker will retain his position at the CBI.
