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Exclusive: Wells Fargo CEO ruffles feathers with comments about diverse talent

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Wells Fargo & Co Chief Executive Charles Scharf exasperated some Black employees in a Zoom meeting this summer when he reiterated that the bank had trouble reaching diversity goals because there was not enough qualified minority talent, two participants told Reuters.

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BBC News

Wells Fargo chief apologises over race comments

The head of the US bank apologises for an "insensitive comment reflecting my own unconscious bias".

4 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Exclusive: Wells Fargo CEO ruffles feathers with comments about diverse talent

"While it might sound like an excuse, the unfortunate reality is that there is a very limited pool of black talent to recruit from," Scharf said in the memo, seen by Reuters. Scharf spent more time listening than speaking during the 90-minute call which he initiated and has not been previously

4 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Wells Fargo CEO Apologizes For Comments About Diversity

Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf is apologizing for comments he made about the difficulty of finding qualified Black executives.

4 years ago·India

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The Independent

Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about ‘limited’ Black talent

<p>Charlie Scharf is walking back his 'insensitive comment' on diversity</p>

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Wells Fargo CEO sorry for 'insensitive comment' on diversity

By Jessica DiNapoli and Anirban Sen - Wells Fargo & Co <WFC.N> Chief Executive Officer Charles Scharf has apologized for making insensitive remarks around race and diversity, seeking to quell a row over his references to a shortage of talent among minority groups. Reuters reported on Tuesday that Scharf had exasperated some Black employees in a Zoom meeting this summer when he

4 years ago·United Kingdom

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