The telecoms company was reportedly unsure whether the disestablishment of his position as general counsel and the creation of a legal director role were different jobs, and admitted the lawyer was ‘likely to be made redundant as a consequence’, reports the National Business Journal.

Selection process

However, in a May determination Employment Relations Authority member Tania Tetitaha decided the created role of legal director was not substantially different and that Mr Kreider – who earns of $345,000 in cash and average share bonuses worth $196,000 - should be confirmed in or appointed to the role without having to go through a selection process.
London-headquartered Vodofone is reportedly unhappy with the decision, with head of corporate affairs Tom Chignell stating that the company is reviewing whether to appeal.