City AM – Tony Danker: CBI boss steps down amid sexual misconduct allegation

City AM says The head of the Confederation of British Industry, Tony Danker, has stepped down from the role amid misconduct allegations.

The announcement was made in the Guardian, after the publication reported that the CBI had hired lawyers to investigate alleged impropriety.

The CBI insisted it takes all allegations “extremely seriously” but until an investigation in completed they “remain unproven”.

It is understood that the director general of the organisation made unwanted contact with a female member of staff and considered it to be sexual harassment.

In a statement published this morning, it said “In January this year, the CBI was made aware of an allegation regarding the workplace conduct of Director-General, Tony Danker.

“The allegation was investigated thoroughly and was dealt with comprehensively, in line with CBI procedure. The CBI investigation determined that the issue did not require escalation to a disciplinary process.

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