Home / Business and Economy / Fujitsu Chairman Resigns Amid Conduct Scandal
Fujitsu Chairman Resigns Amid Conduct Scandal
16 Jun
Summary
- Chairman Hidenori Furuta resigned at his own request.
- The resignation follows confirmation of his woman-related inappropriate conduct.
- Fujitsu withdrew his nomination for non-executive director.

Fujitsu's Chairman, Hidenori Furuta, has resigned from his position at his own request. This decision comes after the technology conglomerate confirmed "woman-related inappropriate conduct" by Furuta. His resignation was effective Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
As a consequence of this confirmation, Fujitsu has also withdrawn Furuta's nomination for a non-executive director role. This withdrawal pertains to the company's annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for later this month. Furuta previously served as chairman since 2024.