A Citi staffer who was fired for allegedly saying it was a “nightmare” to work with Indians is suing the bank, claiming she faced discrimination herself over her menopausal symptoms and long COVID conditions.
Ann Watson, former senior vice president in Citi’s Finance Solutions Group, slapped the bank with a lawsuit filed in London after she was fired in 2023.
During an internal virtual job interview, Watson allegedly told an interviewer of Indian heritage: “The project failed because I was working with a team of Indians. No offense to you, Kapil, but you know what Indians are like to work with. It’s a nightmare.”
A Citi staffer who was fired for an alleged racist comment is suing the bank for discrimination and unfair dismissal. REUTERS
In the suit, Watson alleged she was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against for her sex, age and disabilities — including menopause and long