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CBI chief Tony Danker fired after harassment probe

CBI: 'It is already clear to all of us that there have been serious failings in how we have acted as an organisation'

The CBI said Tony Danker had been 'dismissed with immediate effect' following an investigation into accusations of workplace misconduct against him
The CBI said Tony Danker had been 'dismissed with immediate effect' following an investigation into accusations of workplace misconduct against him Photo: Darren Staples/Getty Images

The Confederation of British Industry has fired its director general Tony Danker following an investigation into harassment at the business lobby group.

The CBI said Danker had been “dismissed with immediate effect” following an investigation into accusations of workplace misconduct against him.

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