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Michael Woodford

Michael Woodford

MBE, former global CEO of Olympus

Michael worked his way up through the ranks of Olympus to become the first non-Japanese head of the 92 year-old company. He was dismissed after just four months in the position when he uncovered financial irregularities and queried inexplicable payments of $1.7bn. The story reverberated around the world and the Editor of the Financial Times stated “he captures the spirit of boldness.” He has published his own account: Exposure and signed copies will be for sale at the conference.