Summary
Campbell’s Soup fired a vice president named Martin Bally after a recording surfaced where he referred to the company’s products as being for “poor people” and made derogatory comments about Indian employees. The company stated that these comments do not align with its values or culture. The firing followed a lawsuit by a former employee who claimed Bally made these remarks during a conversation in 2024.
Key Facts
- Campbell’s Soup removed Martin Bally from his role as vice president of information technology.
- A recording captured Bally calling Campbell’s products “highly processed” and for “poor people.”
- Bally also made offensive remarks about Indian employees, calling them “idiots.”
- The company said Bally’s comments do not reflect its values or standards.
- Campbell’s emphasized its commitment to high-quality products and respectful treatment of employees.
- The incident is linked to a lawsuit filed by former employee Robert Garza.
- The comments from Bally were made during an interaction in 2024.
