Ted Baker boss Ray Kelvin quits after ‘forced hugging’ claims. Fashion group’s founder has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Ted Baker (TED) chief executive, Ray Kelvin, has resigned following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards staff. Kelvin, who started the company more than 30 years ago, took a voluntary leave of absence from his role in December after allegations of misconduct, including “forced hugs” and ear-kissing, were made against him. The claims are being investigated by an internal independent committee, which commissioned the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) to look into the allegations and the company’s policies, procedures and handling of human resource-related complaints.
