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Chelsea sack commercial director over inappropriate messages just after one month of hiring him

By Sushan Chakraborty Modified 21 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Chelsea dismiss commercial director for inappropriate conduct Chelsea have dismissed commercial director Damian Willoughby a month after putting him on their payroll. The decision was taken after the club received evidence that Willoughby had sent inappropriate messages to a potential investor prior to his Chelsea appointment. The west Londoners, currently owned by a Todd Boehly-led consortium and Clearlake Capital, appointed Willoughby earlier in September. The commercial director, who was dismissed after being found guilty of sexual harassment, sent a series of offensive texts to Catalina Kim. Kim was one of the many investors in the running to become the club’s new owner. Pys@CFCPys Chelsea have sacked newly appointed commercial director Damian Willoughby for sending a string of ‘inappropriate messages’ to football finance agent Catalina Kim that put a proposed multi-million pound investment project at risk. (@Matt_Law_DT) #CFC7196596 Chelsea have sacked newly appointed commercial director Damian Willoughby for sending a string of ‘inappropriate messages’ to football finance agent Catalina Kim that put a proposed multi-million pound investment project at risk. (@Matt_Law_DT) #CFC While Willoughby sent those messages before his appointment, the Pensioners have taken a strict stance against his actions. On Tuesday (September 20), the club confirmed his termination with immediate effect. The official statement read (via WeAintGotNoHistory): “Chelsea Football Club confirms that it has terminated Commercial Director Damian Willoughby’s employment with immediate effect. “Evidence of inappropriate messages sent by Mr. Willoughby, prior to his appointment at Chelsea FC earlier this month, has recently been provided to and investigated by the Club. While they were sent prior to his employment at the Club, such behavior runs absolutely counter to the workplace environment and corporate culture being established by the Club’s new ownership.” Willoughby's entourage is yet to react to the premature dismissal.

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Being one of the biggest clubs in the world, the Blues have a responsibility towards the community. The club is responsible for setting an appropriate example for millions of followers across the globe. wright@Football_Hub00The complaint was made by Kim to Chelsea’s president of business Tom Glick, who hired Willoughby. Kim said she had been sexually harassed before his employment by the club and alleges she felt threatened over the telephone while he was working for the Blues.

#CFCThe complaint was made by Kim to Chelsea’s president of business Tom Glick, who hired Willoughby. Kim said she had been sexually harassed before his employment by the club and alleges she felt threatened over the telephone while he was working for the Blues.#CFC Their decision to dismiss Willoughby over inappropriate behavior shows that Boehly and co. do not take their job lightly. In the official statement, the club talked about becoming a hospitable place for all, which demands a no-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behavior. The statement further read (via the aforementioned source): “The Club’s owners are working tirelessly to set and achieve the highest standards both on and off the pitch, and are determined to establish and nurture a culture of transparency, accountability, inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. The Club is committed to creating an environment which embodies these values.” Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sushan Chakraborty × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी