EPISODE · May 5, 2022 · 4 MIN
Oliver Mander: Shareholder's Association chief says Simon Henry's comments toward Nadia Lim are insulting to Lim, but to shareholders also
from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB
The backlash against racist and sexist criticism of Nadia Lim continues.Chemicals company CEO Simon Henry described Lim as a piece of "Eurasian fluff" - and suggested her appearance could explain why his company had outperformed My Food Bag on the NZX and ASX.Lim responded on social media last night - saying Henry's comments are 'so damaging'.Shareholders' Association Chief Executive Oliver Mander told Mike Hosking not only are his comments insulting to Lim, but to shareholders also.He says they make decisions on rational reasons - and a photo of Nadia Lim cooking over a BBQ isn't going to influence investors either way.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The backlash against racist and sexist criticism of Nadia Lim continues. Chemicals company CEO Simon Henry described Lim as a piece of "Eurasian fluff" - and suggested her appearance could explain why his company had outperformed My Food Bag on the...
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Oliver Mander: Shareholder's Association chief says Simon Henry's comments toward Nadia Lim are insulting to Lim, but to shareholders also
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