Racing Boss Rejects CV Report
- Sunday, 30 January 2011 07:15
New Zealand's departing Racing Board chief executive Andrew Brown says allegations his CV was inaccurate are "spurious and without foundation".
Mr Brown was hired in May 2009 for a reported $900,000 a year but is leaving New Zealand to return to Britain.
The Sunday Star-Times reported he was under investigation after an online allegation that his CV was inaccurate.
Racing Board chairman Michael Stiassny confirmed the board was making inquiries.
"We have done some homework and we don't think there is an issue," he said.
Brown issued a statement today saying his CV was entirely accurate.
"The allegations are spurious and without foundation. No evidence has been produced to support any accusations and yet the Sunday Star-Times has chosen to publish unfounded and unsubstantiated rumours," he said.
"I regard this as extremely irresponsible journalistic practice and I will vigorously defend my qualifications and professional work record, both of which are accurately recorded in my CV."
Mr Brown resigned on January 14, saying he wanted to return to Britain with his family.
