Snap Loses HR Chief as Internal Investigation Unveils Security Scandal
Snap's HR head leaves the company after an internal investigation leads to the firing of the global security chief over an inappropriate relationship. The high-profile departures highlight a continuing trend of executive turnover at the social media firm.
Snap faces fresh internal turmoil as reports reveal that HR chief Jason Halbert leaves the company after CEO Evan Spiegel asks him to step down. This departure follows an internal investigation that resulted in the late-2018 firing of global security head Francis Racioppi. The probe uncovers that Racioppi engages in an inappropriate relationship with an outside contractor he hires, terminating her contract after the relationship ends.
The controversy deepens as a report indicates a security manager under Racioppi faces termination for allegedly helping cover up the scandal. Racioppi denies any wrongdoing, but the findings of the investigation directly contribute to the exit of the HR leader. Snap declines to comment on the unfolding situation or the specifics of the executive departures.
These exits come just days after Snap announces the departure of its chief financial officer, highlighting a quickening pace of executive turnover. The loss of top talent raises renewed concerns about the internal culture and stability of the social media company's leadership team. As the executive ranks continue to shrink, industry watchers closely monitor Spiegel's ability to retain key personnel.