Multi-sector recruiter Eximius group has parted company with director Stefan Pillinger after he was jailed for an incident at a City pub in which two bar staff were injured. Pillinger was sentenced to nine months’ prison for throwing glasses at bar staff after the word ’gay’ was scrawled on his credit card. The company director admitted unlawful wounding and actual bodily harm. In a statement, Eximius said co-directors Nick and Ed Stevens will cover Pillinger’s role on an interim basis.

Stevens told Recruiter: “Today is a sad day for Stefan, his family, the business and for many of our team personally. However, integrity, trust and professional conduct are a core part of the culture of Eximius Group and recent events do not uphold those values. We have therefore decided to part company with Stefan. We wish him every success in his future endeavours.”