Away co-founder Steph Korey is back at the helm after social media uproar

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Description: Just weeks after stepping down as chief executive officer of luggage maker Away following a report about her leadership tactics, Steph Korey is back as co-CEO.

Source: CNBC.com

Date: Jan 13, 2020

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/13/away-co-founder-steph-korey-back-as-co-ceo-after-social-media-uproar.html

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  • What is your view of the power of social media and the reactions by management when controversy erupts?

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