Re: "No, Virginia, ..." [Nominet's handing of EGM voting data to a market research agency, Savanta]
What you're describing can be explored in a book called "Snakes in Suits" ISBN-10 : 9780061147890. A highly recommended read for anyone interested in spotting and attempting to root out psychopaths in the workplace.
Right now, it seems the whole board is infested with them.