Tim Worner admits fling with mistress Amber Harrison was a ‘poor decision’
EMBATTLED Seven West Media chief Tim Worner has made a grovelling mea culpa and admitted his fling with Amber Harrison was “a poor decision”.
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EMBATTLED Seven West Media chief Tim Worner has made a grovelling mea culpa and admitted his fling with Amber Harrison was “a poor decision” in a lengthy letter of apology to his staff.
As the company’s board announced plans for a second probe into the married father’s affair with the 35-year-old brunette, Mr Worner (below) admitted to staff in a lengthy internal email what he did was “wrong” after the former employee went public with sordid details of their trysts.
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His apology comes as The Daily Telegraph can also reveal accounting firm Deloitte Australia alleges Ms Harrison used corporate credit cards to buy international flights, luxury hotels and other purchases for herself, friends and relatives totalling more than $40,000.
A forensic accountant’s report by Deloitte, commissioned by Seven, unearthed tens of thousands of dollars of charges she made that were described as “likely unauthorised personal expenditure”.
Yesterday Mr Worner’s apology email began: “Without reservation, I apologise to you all.
“What I did was wrong. What I did is certainly not a reflection of the standards of the shareholders, the chairman, the board, or any of you.
“You are entitled to, and I hope expect, better decisions from me.
“A lot of the allegations are factually incorrect but guess what, that doesn’t matter anymore. The one thing I am not doing is making any excuses.
“I obviously regret it and most of all I regret the unwelcome attention it has brought to the company and my family. None of you deserve that. Not one of you. We cannot allow what you have all had to put up with this week, because of my mistake, to be what defines our values.”
In a bid to boost flagging morale at the network and underlining his intention to remain at the network, Mr Wormer admitted “elements” of Seven’s culture can be improved.
“We will focus on absolutely confirming we have a safe and ethical workplace,” he said, adding, “once again, I thank you and salute you for your efforts in 2016.
“I reiterate that my poor decisions should not in any way take any shine off what you have achieved this year …
“Have a safe, healthy and happy break for those able to get one in what is now a truly 24 hour, seven days of every week operation.
“And get ready to charge into 2017 with more gusto than ever before.
“Onwards, TW. ”
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