The company of a CEO has been review-bombed after he went viral for becoming the ‘most hated man in America’.
This comes after the man was filmed at the US Open along with other fans as they waited for tennis player Kamil Majchrzak to sign memorabilia after his match.
However, when the pro player signed a hat for a little boy, CEO Piotr Czczerek was seen snatching the cap away from the child.
The video has since gone viral causing a public uproar, with even Majchrzak commenting on the incident.
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Taking to social media, the tennis pro said: “After the match I didn’t record that my cap didn’t get to the boy.
“Thanks to @asicstennis I've got enough caps, so I’m prepared for that.
“Hey guys, could you help me find the kid from my match. If it’s you (or your parents see this), please send me a DM.”
The search was a success and the boy named Brock was able to meet his sporting hero as in an update, Majchrzak shared a picture with the boy.
In the caption, he wrote: “Hello World, Together with Brock we wish you a great day!”
The CEO involved in the incident has also issued a statement after his company, Polish paving firm Drogbruk, faced being review-bombed.
Hundreds of comments flooded the business’ reviews, calling the CEO a ‘jerk’ and a ‘thief’ for taking the hat.
Addressing the controversy, Czczerek said: “Due to the situation that happened during Kamil Majchrzak’s match at the US Open, I would like to clearly apologize to the injured boy, his family, as well as all the fans and the player himself.
“In emotions, in the crowd rejoicing after the victory, I was convinced the tennis player tips his hat in my direction - to my sons who have asked for autographs earlier.
“Today I know I did something that looked like a deliberate collection of the child’s souvenir.
“This was not my intention, but it doesn’t change the fact I hurt the boy and disappointed the fans.”
He added: “One careless moment can ruin years of work and support. I will continue to actively participate in initiatives supporting children and youth, and in actions against violence and hate. I believe that only through actions can lost trust be rebuilt.”
This isn’t the first controversial viral video featuring a CEO in recent weeks as in July the head of tech firm Astronomer was caught in an alleged affair with the company’s head of HR while at a Coldplay concert.