Keith O'Brien, a Rippling employee, disclosed in a court affidavit that he was instructed by Deel's CEO Alex Bouaziz to act as a corporate spy. O'Brien detailed how he was recruited, mimicking the persona of a spy, and was directed to collect sensitive information from Rippling's internal platforms, particularly focusing on strategies related to global payroll and expansion. The admission adds tension to the ongoing rivalry between Deel and Rippling, which are both valued at over $10 billion, and was part of legal proceedings initiated by Rippling against Deel.
"Alex told me he 'had an idea.' He suggested that I remain at Rippling and become a 'spy' for Deel, and I recall him specifically mentioning James Bond."
"O'Brien said in the newly filed affidavit that he collected the information at Bouaziz's direction. His first conversations with Bouaziz are recounted in a section titled 'I begin spying for Deel.'"
"Alex was particularly interested in Rippling's strategies around global payroll and expansion efforts, as well as reviewing specific sales, marketing information, and customer details."
"When he was caught, Deel offered to relocate his family to Dubai, he wrote."
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