Harrods' Managing Director Accuses Al-Fayed of Abuse

Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, has publicly condemned former owner Mohamed Al-Fayed for fostering a 'toxic culture of secrecy, intimidation, fear of repercussion and sexual misconduct' during his tenure. Al-Fayed, who died last year, is accused of serious sexual offenses, including rape, by multiple women, with at least five alleging rape and many others reporting sexual misconduct. Ward expressed personal horror over the allegations, apologizing on behalf of the business and stating he was unaware of any criminal behavior during his time working under Al-Fayed. Additional former executives have echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing their ignorance of the alleged abuse and the dysfunctionality of their professional relationships with Al-Fayed. Legal representatives for the accusers have compared the severity of the claims to notorious cases involving figures like Jimmy Savile and Harvey Weinstein. Harrods has stated that they are 'utterly appalled' by the allegations against Al-Fayed.