WiseTech a salutary tale of the cult of the founder
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The downfall of one of Australia’s most successful technology entrepreneurs is an example of the crucial role of public interest journalism in holding powerful individuals and institutions to account.
Oct 25, 2024 – 6.38pm
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The downfall of one of Australia’s wealthiest technology entrepreneurs is an example of how a combination of whistleblowers and public interest journalism can hold powerful individuals and institutions to account.
On Thursday, Richard White was forced to stand down as chief executive of WiseTech Global, the company he founded 30 years ago to the day.
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