Key facts
- Fujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned on Tuesday.
- The resignation was at Furuta's request.
- Fujitsu confirmed "woman-related inappropriate conduct" by Furuta.
- Furuta's candidacy as a non-executive director has been withdrawn.
- The company's annual shareholders' meeting is scheduled for later in June.
Hidenori Furuta, Chairman of the Japanese technology conglomerate Fujitsu, resigned on Tuesday at his own request following the company's confirmation of his "woman-related inappropriate conduct." The company has withdrawn Furuta's nomination as a non-executive director for the annual shareholders' meeting, which is scheduled to take place later this month. Furuta had previously served as Fujitsu's chief operating officer, executive vice president, and chief technology officer before becoming chairman in 2024. A spokesperson for Fujitsu declined to comment further on the specifics of Furuta's conduct or any plans for his replacement.