Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’
Summary
The chair of Fujitsu, Hidenori Furuta, resigned after the company’s board learned of his inappropriate behavior involving a woman. Fujitsu, a major Japanese tech firm involved in a UK Post Office software scandal, is facing ongoing challenges including leadership changes and legal settlements.Key Facts
- Fujitsu’s chair, Hidenori Furuta, resigned in June 2024 due to “woman-related inappropriate conduct.”
- The board withdrew Furuta’s nomination as a director at the upcoming shareholders’ meeting.
- Fujitsu provided faulty software for the UK Post Office, causing wrongful accusations and convictions of hundreds of post office workers.
- The company is negotiating a settlement with the UK government but has not yet paid toward the £1.5 billion compensation.
- The faulty Horizon accounting system is set to be replaced by new software from Accenture and OneView Commerce.
- Fujitsu is Japan’s largest IT services company and is expected to support Japan’s government AI goals.
- Furuta had held several top roles at Fujitsu before becoming chair in 2024.
- Several other Japanese executives have resigned recently over inappropriate behavior toward women.
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