A MALE banker who sometimes wears women’s clothes has been blasted for ‘making a mockery of women’ after accepting a place on a list of the Top 100 Women in Business.

Philip Bunce, a director at Credit Suisse, claims to be “gender fluid” splitting his time “50/50” as Pippa and Philip.

4 Philip Bunce has sparked fury after being included on list of the 100 most influential women in business Credit: © 2017 Micha Theiner

The financial worker, who describes himself as a proud father and husband on Twitter, occasionally goes to work in a wig, dress and make up.

But “Pippa’s” appearance on the Financial Times & Her-oes Champions of Women in Business list has been slammed as “insulting” by some feminist campaigners.

Mr Bunce started cross dressing at work four years ago and instead of appearing on the male equivalent list of top 100 people in business chosen to appear on the female one.

This has caused Kiri Tunks, co-founder of Woman’s Place UK, to slam the decision to include him.

Director at Credit Suisse Philip Bunce talks about the company's LGBT Ally program

4 The Credit Suisse boss only started dressing as a woman four years ago Credit: © 2017 Micha Theiner

She told The Times: “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?”

Trans activist Kristina Harrison, who was born male but transitioned 20 years ago, also branded Mr Bunce’s appearance on the list “insulting”.

Mr Bunce wrote on LinkedIn that he was “humbled” to receive the award.

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.

4 Philip claims to spend half his time as his female alter ego 'Pippa' Credit: © 2017 Micha Theiner

“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 also praised Mr Bunce on Twitter writing: “Congratulations to Pips Bunce on being listed on the Top 100 Female Executives list in the 2018.”

Trans broadcaster India Willoughby also hammered the decision saying: “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.”

4 LGBT activists and women's activists have both slammed the decision Credit: © 2017 Micha Theiner

A Twitter user named “Gin” added: “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.”

Helen Barrett thought similarly, writing: "That's not a woman, it's a man who stole an award from a woman."

Congratulations to the 99 women who made the top 100 and commiserations to the 101st who’s place in the top 100 was stollen by a man who occasionally wears a dress. — Gin (@GinnyLouSin) September 21, 2018

But some were supportive with Jason Shaw, Tweeting: “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 recognising this gender fluid individual, the list and Credit Suisse meaningfully challenge gender bias. Thanks."

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He placed 32nd on the list while Brenda Trenowden - the head of financial institutions for AMZ in Europe came top.

Virgin Money chief exec Jayne-Anne Gadhia was ranked second with Melanie Richards, the deputy chair of KPMG, taking the bronze medal position.

Mr Bunce declined to comment when approached by The Times but Credit Suisse said it was “proud to be an inclusive employer”.