Humane Society keeps CEO after sexual harassment complaints, prompting seven board members to resign
Source: Washington Post
The Humane Society of the United States voted Thursday to keep chief executive Wayne Pacelle in his job after an internal investigation identified three complaints of sexual harassment against him. Seven board members resigned in protest immediately after the decision.
The move to keep Pacelle at the helm and close the investigation defied demands by major donors to cut ties with the longtime chief executive or risk losing their support.
The decision by the Humane Society breaks with a recent pattern of removing leaders accused of sexual misconduct in the workplace. Over the past several months, high-profile figures across several industries have stepped down or been fired, including Roger Ailes of Fox News, Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein and several television personalities.
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bucolic_frolic
(43,166 posts)I knew a steadfast animal supporter. Belonged to all the organizations one could find.
Created drama and constantly fought with people, but heart was in the right place for animals.
efhmc
(14,726 posts)They made settlements and several large donors have said they will no longer donate and 7 of 31 board members resigned and he is still there. That he didn't resign shows what kind of person he is if nothing else.
lunasun
(21,646 posts)mpcamb
(2,871 posts)Their donations page was the best I could do.