WiseTech Keeps Founder White Inside the Tent Despite Police Investigation

Richard White resigned as WiseTech executive chair on July 7 following police investigation allegations of sexual coercion and visa fraud, which he denies. He remains a board director and chief innovation officer. This pattern—shifting his role rather than removing him—mirrors his October 2024 departure as CEO over separate personal life revelations. The board's approach reflects founder-led tech companies' recurring tension: retaining the figure most tied to intellectual property while managing governance liability.