Mediation procedure surrounding National Lottery CEO Jannie Haek fails

The mediation procedure between Jannie Haek CEO of the National Lottery and the unions has definitively failed.

According to the unions, Haek again showed unacceptable behavior during a meeting, which irreparably damaged trust.

Mediation failed

The mediation procedure, started in March after complaints about Haek’s behavior, has not provided a solution. The unions point to a new incident during a meeting in which Haek again allegedly behaved in an intimidating and disrespectful manner.

This incident would have completely taken away confidence in Haek. The unions are not demanding his dismissal, but are now leaving the decision up to him and the management council.

Accusations against the CEO

The unions have long accused Haek of “unacceptable verbal abuse against staff” and “excessive alcohol use”. During the mediation, Haek apologized for his communication style and promised to work on it. However, the recent incident shows that these promises were inadequate.

Possible consequences

The failure of the conciliation procedure has far-reaching consequences. Confidence in Haek has been irreparably damaged making his position as CEO untenable. The management board now faces the choice of dismissing Haek or assigning him another position.
The National Lottery is in a delicate situation. The company’s reputation has been damaged by the controversy. It is now up to the management board to restore confidence in the organization and bring peace to the company.