When those who hold power over others also hold undisclosed personal ties to them, the integrity of every decision made in between becomes suspect. Australia's corporate regulator has moved formally against Anthony Heraghty, the former chief executive of Super Retail Group, alleging that an undisclosed relationship with a senior human resources executive compromised his judgment, his disclosures, and his duties to the company and its shareholders. The case, filed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, is less a story about private life than about the ancient tension between p
ASIC sues Super Retail ex-CEO for failing to disclose office romance
Two former employees alleged harassment after raising whistleblower complaints about the relationship; cases were settled in September 2025.