Concluding sexism here seems overzealous. If Sandler were a man, I could still see all the same confusion due to Kuhn's history at the organization. Expecting hierarchical nomenclature to change external perceptions is a bit naive. I agree with others here that Kuhn should have stepped down completely if he really wanted pass on the organization, otherwise it's not exactly clear what role he plays. It's like expecting people not to associate GvR with Python.