Des Hague has stepped down as CEO of concessionaire Centerplate after public criticism of his behavior involving dog abuse failed to be quieted by previous disciplinary actions. This morning Centerplate’s board of directors announced that Chris Verros has been appointed to the role of acting president and chief executive officer, effective immediately, following the resignation […]
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Centerplate CEO censured after dog-abuse video surfaces
After video surface showing Centerplate CEO Des Hague abusing a dog, the company has censured Hague, placed him on probation and set the conditions for continued employment. Here’s the statement from Centerplate’s Board of Directors: Centerplate Issues Statement Following Internal Review of Animal Cruelty Incident Involving CEO Des Hague—Censures, Penalizes and Places CEO on Indefinite […]
Centerplate CEO caught abusing dog; protests follow
Centerplate CEO Desmond Hague was caught on camera abusing a Doberman puppy, and the result may be a significant loss in business for the concessionaire. From Fortune: CEO Des Hague, who has led the company since 2009, was caught on video surveillance abusing a dog in an elevator. The footage, taken from a Vancouver apartment […]