Two former Guernsey Finance staff members involved in an “embarrassing” incident are no longer employed by the company, it has been confirmed.
Acting chief executive Barnaby Molloy issued a statement after former chief executive Rupert Pleasant resigned from the organisation last week and an independent investigation was launched.
Express understands from multiple sources this relates to a video featuring Mr Pleasant and another Guernsey Finance employee which was inadvertently shared with staff members.
Mr Molloy said: “The alleged behaviour of the two individuals concerned falls significantly short of the standards we expect.
“Any conversations and actions were clearly intended to be private; the behaviour and opinions expressed do not reflect those of our organisation.
“We take reports relating to workplace conduct seriously.
“After the matter was brought to our attention, we acted quickly with good governance and in line with our legal obligations and HR policies, and the individuals are no longer employed by Guernsey Finance.”
Any conversations and actions were clearly intended to be private; the behaviour and opinions expressed do not reflect those of our organisation
Barnaby Molloy, acting chief executive of guernsey finance
He said the matter is “undoubtedly embarrassing for the individuals involved” and asked for “their privacy and that of their families be respected”.
Mr Molloy continued: “We also want to acknowledge our wider team and emphasise that this incident does not detract from the excellent work done by our organisation every day.
“An independent investigation is ongoing, and we will not be making any further comments.”
Guernsey Finance is an independent organisation, supported financially by the States of Guernsey, to promote the island’s finance industry to the world.