Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday (PA)Fujitsu Chair Hidenori Furuta has resigned after the company confirmed his "woman-related inappropriate conduct". The Japanese technology conglomerate announced on Tuesday that Mr Furuta's departure was at his own request. His candidacy as a non-executive director for the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting has been withdrawn. Mr Furuta, who became chairman in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, said that "the company statement speaks for itself" when contacted. Fujitsu's shares saw little movement after the announcement, largely in line with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index. In fullFujitsu chairman quits following ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Fujitsu chair steps down after ‘inappropriate conduct’ claims
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday (PA)Fujitsu Chair Hidenori Furuta has resigned after the company confirmed his "woman-related inappropriate conduct". The Japanese technology conglomerate announced on Tuesday that Mr Furuta's departure was at his own request. His candidacy as a non-executive director for the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting has been withdrawn. Mr Furuta, who became chairman in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, said that "the company statement speaks for itself" when contacted. Fujitsu's shares saw little movement after the announcement, largely in line with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index. In fullFujitsu chairman quits following ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
