Female CEO told 'she's not the man for the job' in 'flabbergasting' sexist annual meeting
British insurance giant Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc was the subject of 'flabbergasting' sexist remarks after delivering a speech at the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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One ordinary investor said Blanc's planned disposals and capital returns didn't match the share price performance over the last decade and she was “not the man for the job.”
Another investor, Michael Mason-Mahon, reportedly commented on the speech referencing previous leaders of Aviva and questioned whether Blanc should be “wearing trousers."
Ted O’Toole, a third small shareholder, congratulated the board on its gender diversity, then allegedly added: "They are so good at basic housekeeping activities, I’m sure this will be reflected in the direction of the board in future.”
Chair of the board, George Culver hit out at the remarks made by the shareholders, saying he was “flabbergasted” at the inappropriate remarks.
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