Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells Testifies at Horizon IT Inquiry

Inquiry into IT Scandal

Paula Anne Vennells, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Post Office Limited, is giving evidence at the public inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. The inquiry is investigating the wrongful convictions of hundreds of subpostmasters due to a faulty accounting system.

Vennells' Involvement

Vennells is among the most high-profile figures to testify at the inquiry. She served as CEO of Post Office Limited from 2012 to 2019 during the time the Horizon IT system was in operation. Vennells' testimony could shed light on the decision-making process that led to the scandal.

Morrisons Exit

In related news, Morrisons announced that Paula Vennells would leave her role as a non-executive director after serving since 2016. This follows the resignation of Vennells from the boards of British Telecom and WH Smith.