CFO Fired For His Tweets

This is a cautionary tale for any of your “over-sharers” on Twitter or Facebook: A CFO of a major fashion company lost his six- to seven- figure job over company-related tweets.

Gene Morphis has a pretty innocuous social media presence. His Twitter account, @theoldcfo tweets financial observations and musings on politics, but nothing too controversial. He also has a blog with posts about adventure travel and classy cigars, and a Facebook account just like the rest of us.

But the Wall

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in