Ryanair chair Bonderman quits Uber in sexism row

Ryanair chairman David Bonderman has resigned from the board of car-ride services operator Uber following a remark he made during a staff meeting that was widely seen as offensive to women.

Mr Bonderman’s ill-timed remark came during an all-staff meeting yesterday to discuss how Uber plans to transform itself following a probe into sexual harassment at the company.

Mr Bonderman said he did not want his comments to create distraction for Uber, which is working to rid its culture of sexual harassment and discrimination.