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Steph Korey, the co-CEO of luggage company Away, will be stepping down from her role within the year, co-founder Jen Rubio and co-CEO Stuart Haselden told staff today, after employees voiced concern over Korey’s recent social media behavior.
“Steph’s personal social media activity does not reflect the current priorities of the company,” Rubio and Haselden wrote. “We stand with you, our employees.”
The news follows Korey leaving the CEO post last year, and returning as co-CEO in early January.
Korey initially stepped down following an investigation by The Verge in December of 2019, which highlighted employee concerns over Korey’s management style. Employees on the customer experience team felt particularly overworked and undervalued, and…
Away says co-CEO Steph Korey will step down this year after her attacks on the media
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