Jun 2, 2026 – 12.00pmA former artificial intelligence specialist at Culture Amp, the Melbourne-headquartered employee experience start-up valued at more than $2 billion, alleges he was sacked within days of making multiple complaints about a co-worker despite earlier being told he was a good fit for the company.Gareth Roberts joined Culture Amp in September 2025 as a principal AI specialist. In a new Federal Circuit Court filing, he alleges he was dismissed in December, two days after he complained to his manager, Greta Bradman, the wife of Culture Amp co-founder Didier Elzinga.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Culture Amp AI specialist claims he was sacked after making complaints
The $2 billion start-up is facing a legal action brought by a former artificial intelligence specialist who claims a co-worker took credit for his work.
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Principal AI specialist Roberts claims dismissal after complaints to Greta Bradman, wife of Culture Amp co-founder Didier Elzinga. Case reveals governance risk for $2B+ startups: retaliation and nepotism conflicts affecting management accountability.
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