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ZSL CEO Resigns Amid Workplace Misconduct Investigation

11/28/2025

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Matthew Gould resigned as chief executive of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) amid an investigation into his workplace behavior.
ZSL's chair, Jim Smith, indicated that Gould's conduct fell short of the organization's standards.
Gould, who joined ZSL in September 2022, previously served as a diplomat and NHSX chief executive.
The investigation did not involve ZSL's financial operations, and the organization remains committed to a respectful workplace.
ZSL is preparing for its bicentennial in 2026 while implementing a voluntary redundancy scheme to save £2 million annually.

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Matthew Gould resigned as chief executive of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) amid an investigation into his workplace behavior.
ZSL's chair, Jim Smith, indicated that Gould's conduct fell short of the organization's standards.
Gould, who joined ZSL in September 2022, previously served as a diplomat and NHSX chief executive.
The investigation did not involve ZSL's financial operations, and the organization remains committed to a respectful workplace.
ZSL is preparing for its bicentennial in 2026 while implementing a voluntary redundancy scheme to save £2 million annually.