UK Tribunal rejects gender discrimination case against Kuda  

A UK Employment Tribunal has dismissed all claims of gender discrimination and unfair dismissal brought by a former executive against Kuda Technologies and its CEO, Babatunde Ogundeyi.

The ruling, delivered in October 2025, comes after a lawsuit filed earlier this year by Rosemary Hewat, who previously served as Kuda’s Group chief people officer.

In her February 2025 legal complaint, Hewat alleged that the company subjected her to gender-based discrimination, hostile work conditions, and wrongful dismissal claims that spanned events during 2023 and 2024.

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Hewat’s case included accusations that senior leaders made derogatory remarks about her background at a company retreat, that she was treated differently from male colleagues regarding employee stock options, and that she was dismissed unfairly after raising concerns.

However, after reviewing evidence presented by both sides, the tribunal found that these allegations lacked merit.

The panel stated that the feedback given by the CEO at a company event, originally described as hostile, pertained to logistical matters rather than discriminatory conduct.

Claims about unequal stock option terms were dismissed, as official documents showed her option strike price was consistent with the Series B valuation reflected in her contract.

The tribunal also ruled that the decision to eliminate Hewat’s position was part of an organisational restructuring rather than retaliation.

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In addition, the tribunal suggested that any confidentiality issues around Hewat’s departure were more likely linked to leaks from her side than the company’s.

The case had previously attracted attention when it was first reported earlier in 2025, with allegations that Kuda’s workplace culture may have been hostile toward women and in conflict with its publicly stated diversity policies.

With the tribunal’s ruling now issued, Kuda and its leadership have been cleared of the alleged discrimination and unfair employment practices.