In this member-exclusive Grapevine Leaders piece, we explore whether Peter Hebblethwaite, the CEO of P&O ferries, deserves to be viewed as a "toxic boss". It includes:
How sacking 800 staff members without notice led to him being described as the "most hated man in Britain"
Why Hebblethwaite says he'd "do it again"
Whether Hebblethwaite's decision-making as CEO has saved P&O - or caused irreparable reputational damage.
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