WiseTech shares rise after Richard White resigns as executive chair amid police investigation
Richard White has resigned as executive chair of the Australian tech firm WiseTech following allegations of sexual exploitation and a police investigation. Despite the resignation, White will remain with the company as chief innovation officer, a move that triggered an 8% rise in the company's stock price.
In a WiseTech statement on Tuesday, White said ‘I strenuously and unequivocally deny the recent allegations in the media’. In a WiseTech statement on Tuesday, White said ‘I strenuously and unequivocally deny the recent allegations in the media’. Australia news WiseTech shares rise after Richard White resigns as executive chair amid police investigation Rise in share price adds nearly $1bn to tech giant’s market value while White continues on as a board director and chief innovation officer
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