Rolls-Royce | Boss embroiled in ageism row after calling staff 'a bit too old'

Warren East's controversy at a glance 

• Warren East, Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce, has come under fire for reportedly describing his workforce as “frankly a bit too old”

• According to The Times, East’s comments were said to be made at an industry conference, where he was accused of blaming older workers for the business’ struggles

• A Spokesman for Rolls-Royce has since stated that East was ‘making a point about the need to attract younger engineers’

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