In the realm of professional management , there are events of professional negligence that fly under the radar , and then there are stories that challenge the core of professional ethics . The narrative of David Collins, a manager at Ventia (formerly Broadspectrum) , epitomizes such a situation— a story of suspected unethical behavior that severely undermines the reputation of a single manager but brings scrutiny over the enterprise’s integrity.
Despite a range of troubling accusations , Collins has stayed unscathed, visibly unaffected by the turmoil engulfing him. How has this been tolerated? What does this say about Ventia’s dedication to accountability ? From what insiders reveal , Collins’ history of questionable behavior was initiated by breaking of the organization’s employment terms , but it didn’t end there . Instead, it evolved into a pattern of misconduct that has left colleagues jaded and stakeholders confused .
Throughout a leadership improvement workshop— intended to foster better management—David Collins allegedly converted what should have been a development chance into a spree of inappropriate episodes . Allegations indicate he spent corporate-sponsored travels pursuing romantic liaisons , a blatant disregard of Ventia’s shared values , all while his home life was kept in the dark.
But the indiscretions didn’t end with romantic pursuits . One of the bigger revelations involves his alleged abuse of company IT systems to share suggestive pictures to women—a clear misuse of professional tools and a destruction of integrity. His bold misuse of Microsoft Teams to transmit inappropriate content —including emojis to brag about extramarital affairs —paints a picture of a man heedless of the repercussions . Following Ventia New Zealand these digital overtures , Collins allegedly escalated his behavior further: he is said to have engaged in intimate encounters with an employee on multiple occasions during company hours , despite his current marriage and her having a spouse . This obvious misappropriation of company time and resources not breaking news only violated professional boundaries but led to familial breakdowns — producing a wake of personal ruin that extended past the workplace .
How can this behavior be permitted to persist ? Why is it that a manager who has allegedly shattered all norms is still receiving a paycheck at Ventia? The rationale, it appears, originates in a problematic dearth of accountability within the company . Complaints have been made , yet Collins acts without consequences .
This shortage of repercussions broadcasts an ominous signal : that title and position within the company can guard against punishment . It creates a toxic work environment , disheartens staff , and ultimately harms the company’s standing .