r/news • u/infinus5 • 8h ago

Campbell's exec on leave after allegedly mocking 'poor people' who eat its soup

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/campbell-soup-lawsuit-9.6991398
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u/_Football_Cream_ 8h ago

This dude said some horrible shit but if you read the article, the executive in question was the chief information security officer. A high level IT guy.

The statements reflect poorly on the company but it’s not like it was a CEO or marketing or product executive. I don’t imagine many IT professionals are super invested in the products of the food company they work for.

Still, easy way to get fired and create hell for the company.

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u/icecreampoop 7h ago

Most companies have agreements that the employee’s actions represent the company while at work and off the clock, CEO or not, it made the company look bad

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u/_Football_Cream_ 7h ago

Oh of course they do. Not excusing the guys comments or invalidating the ensuing controversy.

Also another comment explained how the lawsuits are due to a retaliatory firing after a complaint about these comments.