Samaritans drop new chief executive after bullying claims
Charity abandons appointment of Alzheimer’s Society boss after Guardian revealed claims of toxic culture
Samaritans have abandoned the appointment of their new CEO after a Guardian investigation revealed claims that the Alzheimer’s Society paid out as much as £750,000 to staff who signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) during his tenure there.
Jeremy Hughes will no longer be taking the helm at the suicide prevention charity following whistleblower allegations that he displayed bullying behaviour to staff and presided over a toxic culture at the dementia charity.
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