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Executives jumping ship. Who keeps the treasure?

1 July 2025

The recent Columbia Sportswear case accused two executives of taking thousands of files to a competitor.

These files included strategy documents, pricing files, and detailed competitor comparisons.

This case serves to illustrate the the growing complexity – and risks – facing companies navigating executive exits and data migration.

What is your strategy to keep your valuable trade secret treasure in house and not leaving for your competition?