San Francisco
THE head of BetterWorks Systems Inc is stepping down, following a lawsuit alleging that he physically assaulted a former employee.
The change comes as Silicon Valley looks to take firmer action against allegations of sexual harassment and other misconduct by executives.
Kris Duggan, who founded BetterWorks and served as chief executive officer, will stay on as interim CEO until the board finds his replacement, the company said on Wednesday. After that, he will become president.
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