Uber vice president resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

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One of Uber's top executives has abruptly resigned from his post just weeks after The Wall Street Journal "revealed allegations of prior sexual misconduct" at the company.

According to the Journal, Cameron Poetzscher, the vice president of corporate development, left the company as of Monday.

The Australian had been with the company for around 4.5 years prior to his departure. Uber conducted an internal investigation, formally reprimanded him in late 2017, reduced his bonus, and had him attend sensitivity training. However, several months later, Poetzscher was promoted anyway.

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