CBI agrees settlement with former chief Tony Danker sacked over misconduct claims

A spokesman for the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said: “The CBI has today settled legal action brought against the organisation by Tony Danker after his dismissal in April 2023. The CBI board has agreed an undisclosed settlement with Mr Danker.

“The CBI board also reiterates that Mr Danker is not associated in any way with the historical allegations reported in the media concerning matters which pre-date his tenure at the CBI and rejects any such association.”

It comes after Mr Danker was sacked with immediate effect in April 2023 when allegations of misconduct rocked the influential business group.

Last year, Mr Danker told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme his reputation had been “totally destroyed” following sexual misconduct allegations – claiming he had been made a “fall guy” by the business body.