Olympus fires CEO Stefan Kaufmann for purchasing illegal drugs
short by Pragya Swastik / 03:14 am on Monday, 28 October, 2024
Japanese medical equipment maker Olympus has fired Stefan Kaufmann over allegations he purchased illegal drugs. “Upon receiving an allegation that Mr. Stefan Kaufmann had purchased illegal drugs … Olympus, in consultation with outside legal counsel, immediately investigated the facts,” the company said. Following the board’s decision, Kaufmann was asked to offer his resignation and he complied.