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A tech boss who was sacked for whistleblowing about concerns was trying to take over British company has won 1.5million in compensation.
Ron Black became so concerned at the potential national security risks behind moving the head office of Imagination Technologies, of which he was chief executive, that he informed British intelligence officers.
The executive, who was on a 400,000 annual salary, warned that Chinese control of the company could be 'dangerous' and raised concerns that the firm's technology could be side-hustled and used for military or spying purposes.
Dr Black was sacked alongside his wife Ellen, who was also vice president of business operations at the company, after he threatened to resign over his 'grave concerns', the tribunal heard.
The 62-year-old successfully sued Imagination, leading to a 1.5million compensation payout in damages for unfair dismissal.
The hearing in Watford was told the company, which is based in Hertfordshire, made microchips for cars, mobile phones, gaming and military weapons.
Imagination was bought in 2017 by Canyon Bridge, a private equity fund ultimately owned by the Chines government, in a staggering 550million deal.
Yet after losing Apple as a customer two years later, the firm endured a 'disappointing period', resulting in the appointment of Dr Black as a CEO - who was known in the industry as a 'turnaround man'.
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