The Post Office chief executive has been “cleared of all allegations of misconduct” following an investigation into bullying claims.
The organization said Nick Reid will continue to lead the organization following an independent review.
Earlier this year, former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton told a House of Commons select committee that allegations against him were made. The company’s former human resources director authored an 80-page document under its “Speak Up” policy.
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Mr Staunton was informed of his dismissal in January, According to Sky Newsmade multiple accusations about the contents of the report, including Mr Reid’s apparent threat to resign over his pay package and allegations of bullying.
The Post Office said in a statement that an independent lawyer had been investigating “whistleblower” complaints “regarding a variety of allegations, including multiple allegations of misconduct against our chief executive Nick Reid”.
The statement added: “Following multiple interviews with attorneys and document examinations, Nick has been exonerated of all allegations of misconduct and has the full and united support of the Board of Directors to continue leading the business.
“The board considers the whistleblowing process to be critical to the open and supportive culture it wishes to encourage at the Post Office. The integrity of the whistleblowing process relies on the confidentiality of the whistleblower, so we will not be providing further details about this or any information. Other whistleblowing investigation.”
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“It is unacceptable for this specific process to be mentioned in the public domain, but nonetheless the Post Office would like to make it clear that whistleblower allegations will always be thoroughly and continuously investigated, regardless of who is targeted,” the statement added.
It continued: “The external investigator made a number of recommendations regarding improvements to the Post Office’s processes.
“These recommendations are helpful and we will ensure they are addressed appropriately and promptly in the future. We will not be commenting further on this matter.”
The row, which followed Mr Staunton’s sacking by Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch, erupted as the government sought legislation to repeal the act. Wrongful Conviction of the Deputy Postmaster It has been called Britain’s worst miscarriage of justice.
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