Senior marketing leadership, particularly at the top, created a difficult and often hostile work environment.
• Feedback and concerns raised by the team were not taken seriously. In some cases, speaking up had negative consequences.
• Leadership behavior in meetings was frequently rude and unprofessional. At times, it crossed the line into bullying.
• There was little psychological safety. People didn’t feel respected or heard.
• Eventually, many roles were phased out. The process lacked transparency and sensitivity.