Glenn Hamer has resigned as president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business — one of the state’s most powerful business groups — a little more than two weeks after a lawsuit was filed by a woman alleging sexual assault, harassment and retaliation.
The resignation was announced in a two-sentence statement from board Chairman Bill Jones, who said Megan Mauro would continue leading the association as interim president and CEO.
The lawsuit, filed Nov. 24 in Travis County District Court by a woman identified only as “Jane Doe,” accuses Hamer of using his position as head of the association and chair of the Texas Venture Alliance to foster a relationship with her, allegedly later coercing and assaulting her.
The complaint alleges that when she rejected his advances, Hamer used his position to undermine her organization and professional opportunities. She is seeking more than $10 million in damages.
The association was also named as a co-defendant in the suit, arguing it was “vicariously liable.” Jones previously said the organization was aware of the lawsuit and had placed Hamer on administrative leave while it investigated.
The plaintiff was described on social media by her attorney, Tony Buzbee, as founder and executive director of the Texas Venture Alliance, an advocacy group for startups and entrepreneurs.
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