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Fujitsu Chairman Hidenori Furuta Resigns Over Inappropriate Conduct Allegations

16 Haziran 2026The Guardian

Hidenori Furuta, the chair of Fujitsu, has resigned following allegations of inappropriate conduct related to women. This resignation comes as the company is also negotiating a settlement with the UK government concerning issues related to faulty software in the Post Office IT scandal.
Furuta had been in the position for two years before stepping down.
Fujitsu has been under scrutiny due to its involvement in the Post Office IT scandal, which has raised significant concerns about the reliability of technology in critical public services. The company's current negotiations with the UK government over faulty software add another layer of complexity to its corporate…
The resignation of Fujitsu's chair highlights ongoing issues of workplace conduct within major corporations, particularly in the tech sector. As Fujitsu navigates the fallout from the Post Office IT scandal, this incident may further complicate its reputation and negotiations with the UK government.

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