Olympus appoints Bob White as new CEO, changes leadership

Olympus Corporation has appointed Bob White as the new Representative Executive Officer and CEO, succeeding current CEO Yasuo Takeuchi, effective June 1, 2025. Takeuchi will transition to Chairman and continue as ESG Officer. The decision, made during a board meeting today, follows a selection process involving an advisory search committee composed of external directors and advisors, where White was identified for his extensive leadership experience in the global medtech industry and his track record of driving successful organizational change. The company also announced the addition of White to its list of candidates for Board of Directors who will be up for election at the June 2025 General Shareholder's Meeting. The company reconfirmed its list of director candidates that were previously released on March 27, 2025.