EXCLUSIVE: Kaimera faces unfair dismissal claim from former executive

Media agency Kaimera and its owner, Nick Behr, are facing legal action from former employee Marianne Lane, who has lodged an unfair dismissal claim.

Lane joined Kaimera in 2022 as head of investment, a role created specifically for her.

According to her LinkedIn profile, she left the agency in September, writing at the time: “After 3 years with Kaimera, I'm excited to embark on a new career chapter and actively seeking new opportunities.”

The case emerged less than 24 hours after Kaimera, founded by Behr in 2016, announced it had been acquired by Havas.

In a statement to Mediaweek, a Kaimera spokesperson said: “At Kaimera, we are very proud of our culture and are focused on having a thriving, inclusive, empowered and fun work environment. However, sometimes business decisions are made that affect people and roles. When this happens, we aim to act with great sensitivity and integrity to manage these situations in the fairest and most respectful way possible.”

This is the first general protections claim lodged against Kaimera.

Main image: (L-R) Nick Behr, Marianne Lane.

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