Overview

• Affinity confirmed that chief executive Tim Hickey and chief operating officer Nishad Alani left their roles effective immediately, notifying staff by internal memo.
• Senior compliance adviser Glen Hurley was appointed chief executive to lead the 250-centre childcare network.
• Recent reporting alleged the company supplied incorrect employment records to sex-crimes detectives investigating former worker Joshua Brown despite GPS tracking.
• Leaked internal documents described children left unsupervised and guidance to “crisis manage” media-sensitive allegations before notifying police.
• Affinity stated it remains committed to child safety as leadership changes continue, with Nicola Page taking a compliance role and chief people officer Rolanda Mitchell recently departing.