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Fujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta Resigns After Company Cites 'Woman-Related' Inappropriate Conduct

Removal of his re-election bid leaves Fujitsu without a named replacement.

Overview

  • Fujitsu said Hidenori Furuta resigned at his own request after the company confirmed his "woman-related inappropriate conduct" in a June 16 disclosure.
  • The company formally withdrew Furuta’s nomination as a non-executive director for the annual shareholders' meeting later this month.
  • Furuta, who became chairman in 2024 after serving as COO and chief technology officer, declined to comment beyond saying the company statement "speaks for itself."
  • Fujitsu gave no further details about the conduct and has not named a successor or described plans to amend the board agenda for the meeting.
  • Shares in Fujitsu showed little movement after the announcement, reflecting a muted immediate market reaction and limited investor concern so far.