OREANDA-NEWS. Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that Tatsuo Tomita has resigned as Chairman and Director, effective January 3, 2016.

Tatsuo Tomita

Resignation (as of January 3, 2016)    Chairman and Director
Appointment (as of January 4, 2016)    Executive Advisor

Mr. Tomita has also been appointed as Chairman, Information-Technology Promotion Agency, Japan, as of January 5, 2016.

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 159,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$40 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. 

Founded in 1968 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. is one of the premier research centers in the world. With a global network of laboratories in Japan, China, the United States and Europe, the organization conducts a wide range of basic and applied research in the areas of Next-generation Services, Computer Servers, Networks, Electronic Devices and Advanced Materials.