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Ray Kelvin, founder of the Ted Baker fashion chain, resigns as chief executive after harassment allegations

The former JFS pupil took a voluntary leave of absence last year after the allegations were first published

March 4, 2019 11:32
Ray Kelvin. The chief executive has a longstanding habit of preferring to be photographed while hiding his face
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The founder and chief executive of the Ted Baker fashion chain has resigned amid an investigation into allegations that he harrassed staff.

In a statement on Monday, Ray Kelvin, a former JFS pupil, said he had “decided that the right thing to do is to step away from Ted and allow the business to focus on being the outstanding brand it is so it can face 2019 with fresh energy and renewed spirit”.

Mr Kelvin, who founded the company in 1988, took leave of absence immediately after harassment allegations were published in the Sunday Times late last year. 

In one of the allegations, a female employee claimed the chief executive had approached her from behind while she was working at her desk unawares.