The CBI is overhauling its leadership in an attempt to convince members it should continue to exist. More than 65 leading companies, along with the government and Labour party, have suspended or cancelled their membership of the lobby group after Tony Danker and other staff were sacked over alleged sexual misconduct. Rain Newton-Smith, the interim director-general, is hoping she can win them back with reforms that include replacing four non-executive directors and the president, Brian McBride. Principia Advisory, a consultancy that helped with the review, said allegations that the CBI had a “toxic” or “misogynistic” culture weren’t accurate. Another consultant has now been hired to advise on “radical and rapid changes” to the CBI’s governance. A vote of confidence will take place next Tuesday.
