The New York Road Runners, the organization behind the New York City Marathon, announced today that it's CEO, Micheal Capiraso, would not be returning at the end of the year. The decision comes after a year of complaints and formal investigations over the organization's commitment to diversity, social justice, and gender equality. During Capiraso' tenure as CEO he is credited with significantly increasing the organization's revenues. Kerin Hempel will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is hired.
See "New York Road Runners Parts Ways With C.E.O. Amid Workplace Complaints", Matthew Futterman and Gillian R. Brassil, New York Times , November 30, 2020