Van Elle controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Founder-led boardroom dispute
Founder Michael Ellis publicly challenged Van Elle’s leadership, seeking the removal of chief executive Jon Fenton and senior independent director Robin Williams and attempting to return to the board. The dispute included allegations about management, staff departures, financial forecasts and a write-off of work associated with a house for Fenton. The board rejected Ellis’s criticisms, and shareholders voted against his return.