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Who will be appointed as the new CEO of Olympus by December 31, 2024?
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Olympus CEO Resigns Following Drug Allegations; Shares Drop 6%
Oct 28, 2024, 02:21 AM
Olympus Corp., the Japanese medical equipment maker, announced that CEO Stefan Kaufmann has resigned following allegations that he purchased illegal drugs. The company conducted an investigation and found behaviors inconsistent with company policy. The resignation has caused Olympus shares to drop over 6%.
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