Seems like a newspaper gave them the heads-up he might be a bit dodgy.
New Carlton chief Brian Cook has been forced into an embarrassing backflip after he appointed an executive who left Geelong under a cloud of allegations of toxic workplace behaviour.
Cook, who has been recruited to Carlton to overhaul the club’s culture, in one of his first moves hired the former Geelong executive Braith Cox, who was investigated late last year over his management style, including “inappropriate behaviour” towards staff at the Cats.
In an email to all staff on February 1, Cook, the former Geelong chief executive, announced Cox’s appointment, praising his leadership experience and decade-long AFL-industry resume.
After The Australian contacted Carlton Football Club on Wednesday, Cook released a statement saying the club and Cox had decided to part ways.
“Braith Cox was appointed to the position of general manager commercial last week,” Cook said in a statement to The Australian.
“Following discussions during the past few days, it became clear to both parties that the role wasn’t the right fit and today, Mr Cox rescinded his contract. The club will now continue the search to fill the GM commercial operations position.
New Carlton chief Brian Cook has been forced into an embarrassing backflip after he appointed an executive who left Geelong under a cloud of allegations of toxic workplace behaviour.
Cook, who has been recruited to Carlton to overhaul the club’s culture, in one of his first moves hired the former Geelong executive Braith Cox, who was investigated late last year over his management style, including “inappropriate behaviour” towards staff at the Cats.
In an email to all staff on February 1, Cook, the former Geelong chief executive, announced Cox’s appointment, praising his leadership experience and decade-long AFL-industry resume.
After The Australian contacted Carlton Football Club on Wednesday, Cook released a statement saying the club and Cox had decided to part ways.
“Braith Cox was appointed to the position of general manager commercial last week,” Cook said in a statement to The Australian.
“Following discussions during the past few days, it became clear to both parties that the role wasn’t the right fit and today, Mr Cox rescinded his contract. The club will now continue the search to fill the GM commercial operations position.
