Ajax CEO Alex Kroes Suspended Over Insider Trading Allegations
The club plans to terminate his contract following the discovery of his share purchases prior to official appointment announcement.
- Ajax Amsterdam suspends new CEO Alex Kroes amid insider trading suspicions, planning to terminate his contract.
- Kroes bought over 17,000 Ajax shares a week before his official appointment was announced, raising legal concerns.
- Despite Kroes' defense of his share purchase as a sign of confidence in the club, Ajax's supervisory board seeks his dismissal.
- This scandal adds to a tumultuous season for Ajax, which includes significant changes in management and disappointing league performance.
- Kroes refers his case to the Netherlands' Authority for Financial Markets (AFM) for an independent judgment.