Chad Worthington
CEO, Synergy Dynamics
Fired 200 employees via a 47-second Zoom call, awarded himself a $12 million bonus the same quarter, then published a LinkedIn essay about "the sacred bond of company loyalty." Subsequently appeared on a Forbes leadership panel titled "Compassionate Capitalism."
Evidence Timeline
$12M executive bonus approved
Verified FactBoard approved a $12 million performance bonus for Worthington in the same quarter as the layoffs.
LinkedIn essay: "On Loyalty"
Verified FactPublished a 1,200-word essay titled "Why Company Loyalty Is the Foundation of Everything I Build." Post received 40,000 reactions.
Forbes Leadership Panel
Editorial OpinionAppeared as keynote speaker at Forbes "Compassionate Capitalism" summit. Panel title: "Leading with Empathy in Hard Times."
Former employee lawsuit filed
DisputedA class-action suit was filed by 38 former employees alleging improper termination procedures. Case ongoing.
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Last reviewed: June 2026
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