• Olympus Corporation
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • July 21, 2025
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Electronics
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 10 001 - 50 000
  • Stock Code:
  • 7733
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  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • Shinjuku
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • Olympus Corporation
  • General Information

Description

Olympus Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products . It was established on 12 October 1919 and initially specialized in microscopes and thermometers Today, Olympus is a leading manufacturer of medical and industrial products, such as endoscopes, endotherapy devices, and energy devices .

Olympus has a corporate philosophy that emphasizes the importance of social responsibility, innovation, and customer satisfaction . The company has also been recognized for its sustainability efforts and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for three consecutive years . The company was founded on October 12, 1919, and has a 70% global market share .

While Olympus was once well-known for its cameras and audio equipment, it divested that part of its business to OM Digital Solutions in 2020. The company has also faced corporate scandals, including a major financial fraud case in 2011.

Olympus specializes in medical endoscopes, surgical devices, and precision instruments, partnering with healthcare professionals to elevate the standard of care.

Business Segments

  1. Endoscopic Solutions – Includes gastrointestinal endoscopy systems, surgical endoscopy systems, and video imaging solutions.
  2. Therapeutic Solutions – Covers endotherapy devices, respiratory solutions, urology & gynecology instruments, and surgical energy devices.

Olympus has transitioned away from its consumer imaging business, focusing entirely on medical technology

 

Robert Hale:
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Jimmy Beasley:
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Sachiko Ichikawa:
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Kohei Kan:
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Gary Pruden:
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Tatsuro Kosaka:
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Yasuo Takeuchi:
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Toshihiko Okubo:
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Masato Iwasaki:
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Luann Pendy:
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Hiroshi Ishino:
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  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 15440
  • Founded Year: 
  • 1919
  • Registration Number: 
  • Country: 
  • Japan
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • Tokyo Stock Exchange
  • Financial year end: 
  • March
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 38
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Manufacturer of optics and reprography products.
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • Olympus Corp (Olympus) is a producer of precise machinery and instruments for optics and digital technology. The company develops, manufactures and commercializes equipment and devices for medical, healthcare, imaging, information, and other industrial markets.
  • Primary office: 
  • Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • Reporting currency: 
  • YEN
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
TSE
JP3201200007
  • Authorised shares:
  • 4 000 000 000
  • Issued shares:
  • 1 139 116 300
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 0 shareholders
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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Credit Rating

NameLogoCountryHeadquartersRating
Moodys Credit LogoUnited States of AmericaNew YorkBaa2

 

Countries Operations/ Offices


 

Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

Robert

Non Executive
NationalityAmerican
41
RoleNED
QualificationUndergraduate Degree
Date Appointed: 31/05/2019
Duration:
7 years and 3 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Jimmy C

Executive
NationalityAmerican
63
RoleNED
QualificationUndergraduate Degree
Date Appointed: 31/05/2019
Duration:
7 years and 3 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Sachiko

Non Executive
NationalityJapan
59
RoleNED
QualificationLaw Degree
Date Appointed: 01/06/2020
Duration:
6 years and 3 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Kohei

Non Executive
NationalityJapan
66
RoleNED
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed: 01/06/2022
Duration:
4 years and 3 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Gary John

Non Executive
NationalityAmerican
65
RoleNED
QualificationUndergraduate degree
Date Appointed: 01/05/2022
Duration:
4 years and 4 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Tatsuro

Non Executive
NationalityJapan
73
RoleNED
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed: 01/06/2022
Duration:
4 years and 3 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Yasuo

Non Executive
NationalityJapan
69
RoleNED
QualificationUndergraduate Degree
Date Appointed: 31/03/1980
Duration:
46 years and 5 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Toshihiko

Executive
NationalityJapan
RoleNED
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed:
Duration:
Date not available.
Independance: Date not available.
Profile
Name

Masato

Non Executive
NationalityJapan
67
RoleNED
QualificationM.D
Date Appointed: 01/06/2024
Duration:
2 years and 3 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Luann Marie

Non Executive
NationalityAmerican
RoleNED
QualificationMD/ Medicine
Date Appointed: 01/06/2023
Duration:
3 years and 3 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Hiroshi

Non Executive
NationalityJapan
75
RoleNED
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed: 26/06/2025
Duration:
1 year and 2 months
Independance: Y
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

Robert Hale

Duration7 years and 3 months
Profile
Name

Jimmy C Beasley

Duration7 years and 3 months
Profile
Name

Sachiko Ichikawa

Duration6 years and 3 months
Profile
Name

Kohei Kan

Duration4 years and 3 months
Profile
Name

Gary John Pruden

Duration4 years and 4 months
Profile
Name

Tatsuro Kosaka

Duration4 years and 3 months
Profile
Name

Yasuo Takeuchi

Duration46 years and 5 months
Profile
Name

Toshihiko Okubo

DurationDuration not available.
Profile
Name

Masato Iwasaki

Duration2 years and 3 months
Profile
Name

Luann Marie Pendy

Duration3 years and 3 months
Profile
Name

Hiroshi Ishino

Duration1 year and 2 months
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

Robert

Experience Investment, Business Services, Healthcare
Profile
Name

Jimmy C

Experience Business Services, Healthcare
Profile
Name

Sachiko

Experience Legal, Financial Services, Healthcare, Other
Profile
Name

Kohei

Experience Business Services, Legal, Financial Services
Profile
Name

Gary John

Experience Business Services, Healthcare
Profile
Name

Tatsuro

Experience Business Services, Healthcare, Financial Services
Profile
Name

Yasuo

Experience Business Services, Professional Firm, Financial Services, Healthcare
Profile
Name

Toshihiko

Experience Business Services, Healthcare
Profile
Name

Masato

Experience Pharmaceutical, Healthcare
Profile
Name

Luann Marie

Experience Healthcare
Profile
Name

Hiroshi

Experience Business Services
Profile

 

 

Company Past Directors

Name
ED/NED
Role
Name

Sumitaka

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 31/03/2012
Date Resigned: 27/03/2025
Profile
Name

Yasumasa

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 25/06/2018
Date Resigned:
Profile
Name

Shingai

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 01/06/2022
Date Resigned: 31/01/2025
Profile
Name

Stefan

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleED
Date Appointed: 31/03/2017
Date Resigned: 28/10/2024
Profile

 

Company Committees

Name

Robert Hale

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Jimmy C Beasley

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, NG
Profile
Name

Sachiko Ichikawa

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Kohei Kan

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Gary John Pruden

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, NG
Profile
Name

Tatsuro Kosaka

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Yasuo Takeuchi

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, NG
Profile
Name

Toshihiko Okubo

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Masato Iwasaki

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, NG
Profile
Name

Luann Marie Pendy

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, NG
Profile
Name

Hiroshi Ishino

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT