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Data centre operator Equinix is looking for a new CEO after the previous occupant of its big chair, Steve Smith, resigned “after exercising poor judgment with respect to an employee matter.” Equinix’s board accepted his resignation but has given no other reason for Smith’s departures. The company’s announcement stated that …

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  1. chivo243 Silver badge
    Holmes

    In this day and age

    It is probably related to harassment of a sort. I get the feeling, from the wording, (after exercising poor judgment with respect to an employee matter.) he didn't take someone's accusation against a third person seriously.

    Just a shot in the dark?

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    1. Len
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      Re: In this day and age

      Exactly my feeling. Someone reported (sexual?) misbehaviour by some high flying member of staff and the CEO tried to cover it up instead of acting upon it.

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  2. Anonymous Coward
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    Didn't they buy Teleshitty a couple of years back? Maybe that merge didn't go very well and they're ousting him

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    1. Christopher Rogers
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      I'd be inclined to think that if they are letting him go because he did something offensive against another person and are making that news public knowledge, then thats what happened. That sort of thing wouldn't look good in a court room if it wasnt true, regardless of how the Telecity buyout went.

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  3. John G Imrie

    I wonder what happened ...

    at the Office Christmas Party.

    Bring back the Barron Nights

    ♪ Oh didn't we have a lovely time ...

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  4. HmmmYes

    When's the busty female intern's baby due?

    Or ....

    When does the fraud case reach court?

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    1. Anonymous Coward
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      Anonymous Coward

      Anyone know a good divorce lawyer?

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  5. Neil Spellings

    "No, I really do have to replace this cable under your desk to fix a packet loss issue"

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  6. adam payne

    Steve Smith, resigned “after exercising poor judgment with respect to an employee matter.”

    Sounds like he misbehaved while in the office.

    Does his wife know?

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    1. Jim Mitchell
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      IT Angle

      That depends, does she read El Reg?

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    2. James O'Shea
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      She does now...

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  7. James O'Shea

    Hmmm...

    I wonder... boy(s), girl(s) or both?

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  8. bigtimehustler

    This article is actually an example of what is currently wrong with this movement. Not every employment issue transgression is a sexual one, no matter how salacious an article you want to write, neither is every hint or suggestion something has happened actually true, unless i see them in court.

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    1. Gordon 10
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      FAIL

      Err reality check dude. This story would have appeared on the Register regardless of the #metoo movement.

      There is nothing in this story that suggests there is any connection.

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      1. Anonymous Coward
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        Anonymous Coward

        > There is nothing in this story that suggests there is any connection.

        Apart from the direct reference in the article.

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    2. Robert Carnegie Silver badge
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      Could be a race, religion, disability, or homophobia thing, yes. It doesn't have to be sex.

      Here's where I'm choosing not to say "Let's have a bet to make it interesting."

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  9. Cederic Silver badge

    well done Equinix

    They have no choice about announcing a change in CEO, but it's lovely to see them showing discretion. More companies should do this.

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