CBI appoints new executive to revamp culture after sexual abuse claims

Former BlackRock and Hg employee Elizabeth Wallace will take over as chief people officer

The Confederation of British Industry, the lobbying group dealing with accusations of sexual misconduct, has hired a new executive to crack down on its toxic culture (PA) (PA Archive)

The Confederation of British Industry, the lobbying group dealing with accusations of sexual misconduct, has hired a new executive to crack down on its toxic culture.

Chief people officer Elizabeth Wallace has been hired to implement a series of reforms at the under-pressure trade body.

It comes after the CBI fired its director general and other members of staff over alleged wrongdoing.