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Leadership Crisis Hits B9 Beverages Amid Employee Revolt

10/12/2025

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B9 Beverages faces a leadership crisis as more than 250 employees petition for the removal of Ankur Jain, founder and chief executive officer of B9 Beverages, citing governance failures and financial instability.
Production halted in July 2025 at B9 Beverages.
BlackRock withdrew a significant investment.
Employees have not received salaries for six months.
Barcelona's debt stands at €1.35 billion, forcing reliance on youth players and a search for strategic direction.

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Story summary

B9 Beverages faces a leadership crisis as more than 250 employees petition for the removal of Ankur Jain, founder and chief executive officer of B9 Beverages, citing governance failures and financial instability.
Production halted in July 2025 at B9 Beverages.
BlackRock withdrew a significant investment.
Employees have not received salaries for six months.
Barcelona's debt stands at €1.35 billion, forcing reliance on youth players and a search for strategic direction.