In one of his latest LinkedIn post , Westpac representative Matt Kav tries to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and diversity . Yet, this effort at performative activism falls flat when considering serious claims against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s flattering depiction of his colleague overlooks the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including tracking, harassment , and inappropriate behavior of a defenseless woman .
By failing to address these accusations, Matt Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by corporate entities like Westpac corporation.
The LinkedIn post showcases several events where Matthew Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the accused perpetrator , in outreach check the source initiatives . Still, it neglects to acknowledge the effect of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those targeted.
The write-up emphasizes the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's participation while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so eager to project when portraying their inclusivity rather than holding his colleague accountable , an accused predator hiding behind the cover of " oppressed individual."
This prompts doubts about business responsibility and responsibility when responding to misconduct claims against employees .
Although his post spotlights his support for social initiatives , it also reminds us that grave matters can be dismissed if not effectively addressed. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this needs to be addressed above initiatives to showcase diversity and diversity .