The Ted Baker boss who is accused of forcibly hugging his staff has been branded 'creepy' after footage emerged of him kissing a footballer on the cheek.
Ray Kelvin, 63, who is facing a string of bullying and harassment allegations, is filmed embracing former Exeter City star Jamie Cureton in a toe-curling post match interview.
The fashion group's founder interrupts the striker several times and at one point asks the footballer: 'Can you please put your hand away from my bottom?
'Keep them round the front because we know what you’re like.'
At one point Mr Kelvin, who in is trademark style covers his face with his jacket, kisses Jamie Cureton on the cheek as he hugs him and holds him by the shoulder
The fashion group's founder interrupts the striker several times and at one point asks the footballer: 'Can you please put your hand away from my bottom?
At one point Mr Kelvin, who in is trademark style covers his face with his jacket, kisses Mr Cureton on the cheek as he hugs him.
It is unclear exactly why Mr Kelvin appears in the clip, which was uploaded to YouTube in 2013.
But he was said to be close friends with Exeter City's then manager Paul Tisdale, who became known for his eye-catching Ted Baker outfits he wore on the touchline.
Tisdale was appointed lead ambassador for the Ted Baker brand in 2015 and was said to speak on a daily basis with Mr Kelvin.
CEO of Ted Baker, Ray Kelvin (left and right) has worked in the fashion industry for more than 40 years and is now facing a string of bullying and harassment allegations
At the end of the interview, Mr Kelvin jokes: ‘We are going to have tea at Cheltenham Ladies School for girls.’
Social media users branded Mr Kelvin as ‘strange’ and ‘creepy after watching the interview clip online.
A user named Stubble Stag wrote: ‘Oh look, another over-privileged person. Is it possible to be any creepier? A classic example of people allowing this type of individual to get away with anything.'
Another wrote: ‘What a strange man.’
Last night it emerged that he was facing fresh bullying allegations amid claims of shoving an employee against a wall because he wasn't invited to a wedding.
Mr Kelvin is said to be a close friend of Exeter City's then manager Paul Tisdale (pictured) who became known for his eye-catching Ted Baker outfits he wore on the touchline
The member of staff was allegedly paid off with an undisclosed sum after he signed a gagging order, The Daily Telegraph reported.
The allegation is one of many now being investigated by the fashion brand as part of an independent review into bullying and harassment allegations.
Mr Kelvin was around £43million poorer last night after allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards staff sent shares tumbling.
The sell-off followed allegations Mr Kelvin harassed staff with unwanted hugs and repeated sexual innuendos.
More than 100 staff have submitted anonymous stories of harassment on Organise, the campaign website where the petition began
The incident involving the firm's chief executive and two members of staff, who were engaged, is said to have taken place in February 2016.
Mr Kelvin has also been accused of making sexual innuendos towards employees, as well stroking necks and detailing his sex life.
On one occasion he is supposed to have taken off his shirt in the open plan office. These allegations were detailed in an online petition by a campaign group.
One employee wrote: 'The chief executive tries to massage people around the office, insists on long hugs with staff members, touches them inappropriately and openly asks his staff for sex. Many of the staff have reported their chief executive to HR, but HR keep saying 'that's just what he's like'.'
Staff at the high street giants also accused Kelvin of making them sit on his knee and taking his shirt off
Several members of staff saw the alleged workplace attack as the three were stood in a glass-walled meeting room.
It is claimed Mr Kelvin was furious that the couple had only invited him to their wedding reception but not the ceremony itself.
The wedding was due to take place about a month later.
The retail veteran, who was awarded a CBE in 2011, is accused of hectoring the wife-to-be before then berating her fiancé.
One eyewitness told The Telegraph: 'The executive who was a really good friend of Ray's and had worked at the company for about a decade was getting married to another senior member of staff.
'Ray found out he was only invited to the evening do, not the wedding itself. He called the executive into the glass meeting room. People saw the shouting. People had to get Ray off him.' The source said Mr Kelvin was so angry he was seen punching a table in anger once he had left the room.
Mr Kelvin (pictured above) has been accused of making sexual innuendos. In photographs he is known for covering his face
Another eyewitness said: 'He [Kelvin] was shouting at this woman... He was talking to her quite aggressively, then they went into this meeting room.
'She came out after about five minutes crying. When Ray came out, he was still fuming. Then the director came over and wanted to have a word with Ray and then they had a bit of a shouting match.
It was quite loud and then Ray held him up against the wall.' The pair, both unnamed senior executives, left the office never to work for Ted Baker again.
The Telegraph later discovered the couple were paid off and agreed to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent them telling their story.
According to the second eyewitness, Mr Kelvin explained to staff the next day why he blew his top.
The insider told The Telegraph: 'We were sitting there the next day and he comes over and started reeling off how livid he was, 'do you know what this f*****g c*** has done?'
'He said, 'I want to talk to you all about what happened' and he reeled off this list.
'They are getting married in two weeks and I've known him years and supported him through cancer, and he's just gone and not invited me to the day and only to the evening'.
'Then he paused kind of expecting us all to agree.' Mr Kelvin set up the luxury clothing retailer in 1988 and is still its chief executive. He saw the value of his near-35per cent holding fall by £43m to £241m.
His paper losses came as Ted Baker shares tumbled 15.1pc, or 276p, to a five-year low of 1550p, wiping £123m off its value.
Mr Kelvin has worked in the fashion industry for more than 40 years.
The online petition urging Ted Baker to deal with the matter has amassed more than 2,500 signatures.
It is unclear how many have come from employees as the petition is open to the general public.
However, more than 100 staff have submitted anonymous stories of harassment on Organise, the campaign website where the petition began.
A Ted Baker spokesman said: 'Hugs have become part of Ted Baker's culture, but are absolutely not insisted upon.'
He added: 'Ray, and the company's leadership, have always prided themselves on Ted Baker being a great employer and business to work with. Accordingly, they and the board take these concerns very seriously.'
The firm is investigating the complaints. It has appointed an independent committee of non-executive directors to consider the allegations.
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