LOL, is that really your take?
Here are 10 prominent cases of CEOs who were fired, forced to resign, or stepped down primarily over infidelity or undisclosed romantic/workplace relationships (most involve policy violations like non-fraternization rules, failure to disclose, or conflicts of interest rather than purely private affairs).
Jensen Huang (Nvidia, 2026) – Admitted to being unfaithful to his wife. Resigned amid board investigation into extramarital relationships (including with a company executive and a person linked to security concerns).
Laurent Freixe (Nestlé, September 2025) – Dismissed after an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate that violated the company’s code of conduct.
Andy Byron (Astronomer, July 2025) – Resigned after a viral Coldplay concert “kiss cam” video showed him with the company’s Chief People Officer (both were married), triggering an internal probe.
Ashley Buchanan (Kohl’s, May 2025) – Fired for cause after an investigation found he directed business to a vendor founded by a woman with whom he had a romantic relationship (and prior extramarital ties).
Alan Shaw (Norfolk Southern, September 2024) – Terminated for a consensual relationship with the company’s chief legal officer that violated internal policies.
Bernard Looney (BP, 2023) – Resigned after failing to fully disclose multiple personal relationships with colleagues.
Edward Tilly (Cboe Global Markets, September 2023) – Resigned after a board investigation found he failed to disclose personal relationships with colleagues, violating company policies.
Steve Easterbrook (McDonald’s, 2019) – Fired for a consensual relationship with an employee (later probes found additional ones; he faced clawbacks).
Brian Krzanich (Intel, June 2018) – Resigned after an investigation confirmed a past consensual relationship with an employee that violated the non-fraternization policy for managers.
Harry Stonecipher (Boeing, March 2005) – Forced to resign over an extramarital affair with a female executive (board cited poor judgment).
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