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Martin Sorrell has again refuted allegations that he bullied his staff, misused company cash, and visited a prostitute in Mayfair, claims which caused him to resign as CEO of WPP earlier this year.
A series of press reports, including in the Financial Times, detailed allegations that the 73-year-old had bullied junior staff, created a "toxic environment" and "fear culture" at the
A separate article in the Wall Street Journal said that the board of WPP was investigating allegations that Sorrell had used company money to pay a prostitute. It did not specify who made the original allegation.
To read more about Sorrell's appearance at Cannes, click here.
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