New photo Credit Suisse boss who sometimes dresses as woman slammed for appearing in top 100 women list

A male bank director who occasionally dresses as a woman has been slammed for ‘making a mockery of women’ by accepting a place on a list of the Top 100 Women in Business.

Philip Bunce, who works at Credit Suisse, claims to ‘gender fluid’ and ‘non-binary’ and will split his time ‘fifty-fifty’ between Pippa and Philip - occasionally dressing in a wig and dress.

But his appearance on the Financial Times & Her-oes Champions of Women in Business list has been branded ‘insulting’ by those who think occasionally dressing as a woman is not enough to qualify.  

The bank director as Philip (right) and as Pippa (left). His appearance on the Financial Times & Her-oes Champions of Women list has been met with criticism with some labeling it a 'a mockery of women’

Pippa Bunce (middle) talking to Mastercard about the 'importance of authenticity'. The bank director claims to split his time 'fifty-fifty' between Pippa and Philip

Mr Bunce, who worked his way up through the company as a man – a company which typically pays its male employees more – only started cross dressing at work four years ago.

Instead of appearing on the male equivalent list of top 100 people in business however, he has chosen to appear on the female.

This has led Kiri Tunks, co-founder of Woman’s Place UK, to speak out.

In an interview with The Times, she said: ‘This makes a mockery of women and their achievements and begs the question does Bunce simultaneously feature in top 100 male executives and if not, what were his particular achievements as a woman to merit inclusion in the female list?”

While LGBT activist Kristina Harrison, who was born male but transitioned 20 years ago, labelled Mr Bunce’s appearance on the list as ‘insulting’.

Pippa Bunce (pictured) receiving an award at the British LGBT awards. The most recent award Mr Bunce accepted has been met with widespread criticism however

Mr Bunce spoke out at the time of winning the award, and wrote on LinkedIn that he was ‘humbled’ to have received it.

He said: ‘It was a fantastic night with so many inspirational and aspirational people, groups and networks who are all making such an impressive difference, I was truly humbled to be with them all.

‘Having so many sincere and genuine friends made it a very special night indeed and to receive an award amongst other amazing individuals such as Sir Richard Branson, Laverne Cox, Suzie Green, John Bishop and many others was incredible.’

Credit Suisse took to Twitter to praise Mr Bunce – who has been affectionately referred to as ‘Pips’ - for appearing on the list.

It wrote: ‘Congratulations to Pips Bunce on being listed on the Top 100 Female Executives list in the 2018.’

The post, however, has attracted a considerable number of replies – many of which criticise the executive for accepting the position.

India Willoughby, a broadcaster and journalist who made history by becoming the first woman in the world to front and all-female talk show, was one such person.

She said: ‘As a transsexual woman with a recognised medical condition, who fights for credibility every day, who fights myths every day, who’s undergone lengthy surgery, whose life was unbearable in the wrong body, I find this story an insult. 

'Transgender has become totally meaningless.’

While another user called Gin wrote: ‘Congratulations to the 99 women who made the top 100 and commiserations to the 101st whose place in the top 100 was stolen by a man who occasionally wears a dress.’

Pippa Bunce (pictured) said she was 'humbled' to receive the award and is 'proud of making progress towards all forms of gender diversity'

The bank director as Philip (right) and as Pippa (left). Credit Suisse took to Twitter to praise their employee for the award and Mr Bunce said he was 'humbled' to receive it and that 'progress' is being made to all forms of gender diversity and equality 

Helen Barrett thought similarly, writing: ‘Says a lot about Credit Suisse that the only female you could put forward was a man who occasionally wears a dress.

‘That's not a woman, it's a man who stole an award from a woman.’

Not everyone was sceptical of the businessman’s appearance on the list however.

Jason Shaw, also writing on Twitter, said: ‘This is an important distinction and a bold step in the direction of gender parity.

‘More and more, we are starting to understand that gender lives on a spectrum. By recognizing this gender fluid individual, the list and Credit Suisse meaningfully challenge gender bias. Thanks.’

Mr Bunce appeared in 32nd place on the list while Brenda Trenowden - the head of financial institutions for AMZ in Europe appeared first.

Jayne-Anne Gadhia, the chief executive of Virgin Money, appeared in second place while Melanie Richards, the deputy chair of KPMG, appeared in third. 

When approached for comment by The Times, Mr Bunce declined to comment but Credit Suisse said it was 'proud to be an inclusive employer'.  

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