In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac employee Matthew Kav attempts to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and diversity . Nonetheless, this attempt at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering serious claims against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s flattering depiction of P. Cornwell sidesteps the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including following , intimidation , and sexual abuse of a female victim.
Through avoiding these allegations , Kav upholds an environment of complicity that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing promoted by corporate entities like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where M. Kav collaborated with the accused Cornwell , the supposed offender, in community-building activities . Still, it neglects to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The article points out the contradiction of glorifying Cornwell's role while brushing off additional information allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more intent on creating a Westpac's Peter Cornwell feel-good narrative that Australia is so desperate to do additional resources when portraying their inclusivity rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an accused predator hiding behind the cover of " marginalized status ."
This prompts doubts about corporate accountability and due diligence when addressing misconduct allegations against employees .
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his support for community-building initiatives , it underscores that grave matters can be neglected if not properly addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this needs to be addressed above efforts to showcase diversity and diversity .