Oxford University’s Saïd Business School said Soumitra Dutta resigned as dean after an external university inquiry upheld multiple harassment allegations by a female colleague. The investigation found instances of unwelcome advances and inappropriate conduct; the university put an interim dean in place and faced faculty concern over transparency in the handling of the case. Faculty and staff groups raised questions about how the school communicated the departure and whether the institute’s public statements matched investigative findings. The episode prompted renewed scrutiny of misconduct processes at elite institutions and their communication to stakeholders. Governing boards and HR leaders should ensure clarity in misconduct procedures, timely support for complainants, and transparent, legally compliant communications. Business-school trustees must assess reputational and operational risks and confirm that leadership transitions protect faculty governance and student experience.