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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Kalyeena Makortoff

CBI to be renamed in wake of scandal, says new boss

Rain Newton-Smith, who took over as director general of the CBI on Wednesday.
Rain Newton-Smith, who took over as director general of the CBI on Wednesday. Photograph: CBI

The Confederation of British Industry will be renamed in the wake of the crisis that has engulfed the organisation after multiple sexual misconduct allegations, its new boss has said.

Rain Newton-Smith, who took over as director general on Wednesday, said a rebranding of the CBI would be a necessary part of attempts to rebuild trust after more than 50 large businesses, including John Lewis and NatWest, suspended or cancelled their membership.

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