Court finds Imperial’s Mark Lamberti impaired the dignity of black, female staff member
He called a senior black female staff member a ‘female employment equity’ appointment in front of other managers — and the company suspended her when she complained
Newly appointed Eskom board member and Imperial Holdings CEO Mark Lamberti says he "deeply regrets" that he upset a senior black female staff member by calling her a "female employment equity" appointment in front of other managers. Imperial said it had not been Lamberti’s intention to "insult or demean" the former staff member in any way and he apologised "unreservedly". The statement followed a North Gauteng Court ruling that Lamberti had impaired the dignity of Adila Chowan‚ a highly qualified and experienced staff member. Chowan told TimesLIVE: "I’m a professional person. I was offered a settlement to drop this case‚ but for me this matter was not about money. It wasn’t just about me. I really hope other people will think twice before they make such comments." Eskom has said it is studying the verdict against Lamberti‚ who was allegedly heavily involved in the disciplinary process launched against Chowan after she lodged a grievance about his conduct. She was summarily suspended...
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