Most Infamous CEO Gaffes And Later Regretted


BANGALORE: A CEO is the highest ranking executive officer in a corporate who is also considered to be the most delegate authority for the organization.

The CEO demonstrates his leadership vision to attract followers, but at times the visualization is virtual, dark and hidden far from the truth. It’s not necessary whatever CEOs says, they practice it before they speak in public.

Business Insider has compiled the list of the most renowned CEOs’ blunder and the apologies they issued later on.

1. Satya Nadella, Microsoft

The Amid Microsoft's Indian-origin CEO Satya Nadella's gaffe on linking pay hike for women to 'good karma' created an upsurge among the masses.

Speaking at a conference on women in technology sector,Nadella said last week in the U.S. that "it's not really about asking for the raise, but knowing and having faith that the system will actually give you the right raises as you go along,” reports PTI.

This created a furor, including on social media platforms, and Nadella promptly termed his comments as "inarticulate" and "completely wrong". He tweeted and also issued a memo to Microsoft employees to explain his position.

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