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Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’. Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software.
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Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’. Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software.
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Fujitsu chairman quits following 'woman-related' improper behavior
Fujitsu chairman quits following 'woman-related' improper behavior
Fujitsu Chairperson Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday at his request after the company confirmed his “woman-related inappropriate conduct,” a spokesperson at the Japanese technology conglomerate said.
Fujitsu has withdrawn Furuta’s candidacy as a nonexecutive director in the annual shareholders’ meeting slated for later this month, it said in a disclosure.
The spokesperson did not comment further about Furuta’s conduct and any plans to replace him.
Furuta, contacted via LinkedIn, said: “The company statement speaks for itself.”
Furuta became Fujitsu’s chairperson in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, executive vice president and chief technology officer, according to the company’s website.
Shares in Fujitsu were little moved after the announcement, up 0.2% in the afternoon session, largely in line with the 225-issue Nikkei stock average.
Among Japanese conglomerates, an executive vice president at carmaker Honda resigned last year following an allegation of inappropriate behavior outside of work, while energy giant Eneos dismissed its president in 2023 for misconduct at a socia…
Fujitsu Chair Hidenori Furuta Resigns Over Woman-Related Misconduct
Fujitsu Chair Hidenori Furuta Resigns Over Woman-Related Misconduct
Fujitsu Chair Hidenori Furuta Resigns Over Woman-Related Misconduct
Fujitsu chair Hidenori Furuta resigns after board uncovers woman-related misconduct. The company faces ongoing fallout from the UK Post Office IT scandal involving faulty software and wrongful convictions.
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Fujitsu Chair Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations
The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology company involved in the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned following revelations of "woman-related inappropriate conduct". The company announced on Tuesday that Hidenori Furuta stepped down after serving two years in the role.
Fujitsu stated in a release that its board of directors "became aware of his inappropriate conduct and subsequently received a request from Mr Furuta to resign as director as of 16 June". The company also withdrew Furuta's candidacy as a non-executive director for its upcoming annual shareholders' meeting later this month.
A company spokesperson confirmed to the Financial Times that "there was inappropriate conduct" related to women but declined to provide further details.
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Fujitsu chairman quits following 'woman-related' improper behavior
Fujitsu chairman quits following 'woman-related' improper behavior
Japanese firm withdraws Hidenori Furuta's candidacy as nonexecutive director
The Japanese technology conglomerate's annual shareholders meeting is scheduled for later in June. © Reuters
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Fujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday at his request after the company confirmed his "woman-related inappropriate conduct," a spokesperson at the Japanese technology conglomerate said.
Fujitsu has withdrawn Furuta's candidacy as a nonexecutive director in the annual shareholders meeting slated for later this month, it said in a disclosure.
The spokesperson did not comment further about Furuta's conduct and any plans to replace him.
Furuta became Fujitsu's chairman in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, executive vice president and chief technology officer, according to the company's website.
Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
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Fujitsu chairman quits following 'woman-related inappropriate conduct ...
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Fujitsu Chairman 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.
Furuta's candidacy as a non-executive director in the annual shareholders' meeting slated for later this month has been withdrawn, Fujitsu confirmed in a disclosure.
A spokesperson did not comment further about Furuta's conduct and any plans to replace him.
Furuta, contacted via
LinkedIn
, said: "The company statement speaks for itself."
Furuta became Fujitsu's chairman in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, executive vice president and chief technology officer, according to the company's website.
Shares in Fujitsu were little moved after the announcement, up 0.2 per cent in the afternoon session, largely in line with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index.
Among Japanese conglomerates, an executive vice president at carmaker Honda resigned last year following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour outside of work, while energy giant Eneos dismissed its president in 2023 for miscon…
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No verdict, no pronouncement. The model extracts atomic factual claims with verbatim quotes; every quote is validated against the source text and corroboration is computed by counting how many editorially-opposed blocs assert each fact. 1 fabricated/unverifiable quotes were rejected by the cite-or-die gate.
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2×cross-perspective · 2Hidenori Furuta resigned as chair of Fujitsu on 16 June 2026 at his own request.
otherwestern
guardian“The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology firm at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned after its board became aware of his “woman-related inappropriate conduct”.”
japantimes.co.jp“Fujitsu Chairperson Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday at his request after the company confirmed his “woman-related inappropriate conduct,” a spokesperson at the Japanese technology conglomerate said.”
independent.co.uk“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.”
asia.nikkei.com“Fujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday at his request after the company confirmed his "woman-related inappropriate conduct," a spokesperson at the Japanese technology conglomerate said.”
theukpulse.co.uk“The company announced on Tuesday that Hidenori Furuta stepped down after serving two years in the role.
Fujitsu stated in a release that its board of directors "became aware of his inappropriate conduct and subsequently received a request from Mr Furuta to resign as director as of 16 June".”
2×broadly confirmedFujitsu confirmed that Hidenori Furuta engaged in "woman-related inappropriate conduct".
otherwestern
guardian“The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology firm at the centre of the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned after its board became aware of his “woman-related inappropriate conduct”.”
japantimes.co.jp“Fujitsu Chairperson Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday at his request after the company confirmed his “woman-related inappropriate conduct,” a spokesperson at the Japanese technology conglomerate said.”
independent.co.uk“Fujitsu Chair Hidenori Furuta has resigned after the company confirmed his "woman-related inappropriate conduct”.”
asia.nikkei.com“Fujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday at his request after the company confirmed his "woman-related inappropriate conduct," a spokesperson at the Japanese technology conglomerate said.”
2×cross-perspective · 2Fujitsu is negotiating a settlement with the UK government over faulty software related to the Post Office IT scandal.
otherwestern
bluesky“Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software.”
guardian“Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software”
theukpulse.co.uk“The company faces ongoing fallout from the UK Post Office IT scandal involving faulty software and wrongful convictions.”
1×cross-perspective · 2Fujitsu withdrew Hidenori Furuta’s candidacy as a non-executive director for its annual shareholders’ meeting scheduled for later this month.
other
japantimes.co.jp“Fujitsu has withdrawn Furuta’s candidacy as a nonexecutive director in the annual shareholders’ meeting slated for later this month, it said in a disclosure.”
independent.co.uk“Furuta's candidacy as a non-executive director in the annual shareholders' meeting slated for later this month has been withdrawn, Fujitsu confirmed in a disclosure.”
asia.nikkei.com“Fujitsu has withdrawn Furuta's candidacy as a nonexecutive director in the annual shareholders meeting slated for later this month, it said in a disclosure.”
theukpulse.co.uk“The company also withdrew Furuta's candidacy as a non-executive director for its upcoming annual shareholders' meeting later this month.”
1×cross-perspective · 2Hidenori Furuta became chair of Fujitsu in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, executive vice president, and chief technology officer.
other
japantimes.co.jp“Furuta became Fujitsu’s chairperson in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, executive vice president and chief technology officer, according to the company’s website.”
independent.co.uk“Furuta became Fujitsu's chair in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, executive vice president and chief technology officer, according to the company's website.”
asia.nikkei.com“Furuta became Fujitsu's chairman in 2024 after serving as chief operating officer, executive vice president and chief technology officer, according to the company's website.”
theukpulse.co.uk“The chair of Fujitsu, the Japanese technology company involved in the Post Office IT scandal, has resigned following revelations of "woman-related inappropriate conduct". The company announced on Tuesday that Hidenori Furuta stepped down after serving two years in the role.”
1×broadly confirmedFujitsu shares rose 0.2% in the afternoon session following the announcement, in line with the Nikkei 225 index.
other
japantimes.co.jp“Shares in Fujitsu were little moved after the announcement, up 0.2% in the afternoon session, largely in line with the 225-issue Nikkei stock average.”
independent.co.uk“Shares in Fujitsu were little moved after the announcement, up 0.2 per cent in the afternoon session, largely in line with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index.”
1×broadly confirmedAn executive vice president at Honda resigned last year following an allegation of inappropriate behavior outside of work.
other
japantimes.co.jp“Among Japanese conglomerates, an executive vice president at carmaker Honda resigned last year following an allegation of inappropriate behavior ”
independent.co.uk“Among Japanese conglomerates, an executive vice president at carmaker Honda resigned last year following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour outside of work, while energy giant Eneos dismissed its president”
Single-source · 1 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
Energy giant Eneos dismissed its president.
independent.co.uk
Framing · 11 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
guardian
“woman-related inappropriate conduct”
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japantimes.co.jp
“woman-related inappropriate conduct”
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independent.co.uk
“woman-related inappropriate conduct”
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asia.nikkei.com
“woman-related inappropriate conduct”
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theukpulse.co.uk
“woman-related inappropriate conduct”
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theukpulse.co.uk
“there was inappropriate conduct" related to women”
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japantimes.co.jp
“inappropriate behavior”
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independent.co.uk
“inappropriate behaviour”
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bluesky
“at centre of Post Office IT scandal”
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guardian
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theukpulse.co.uk
“involving faulty software and wrongful convictions”
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