Japanese medical equipment maker Olympus has announced the resignation of its chief executive officer Stefan Kaufmann.
据NHK报道，日本医疗设备制造商奥林巴斯宣布CEO斯蒂芬·考夫曼辞职。
Olympus says Kaufmann stepped down at the request of the board of directors. This followed an investigation into allegations he had bought illegal drugs.
奥林巴斯表示，斯蒂芬·考夫曼应董事会要求辞职。此前，奥林巴斯对他购买非法毒品的指控进行了调查。
The firm's statement says Kaufmann resigned from all positions effective immediately.
该公司的声明称，斯蒂芬·考夫曼辞去所有职务，立即生效。
He joined Olympus in 2003 and served as CEO and president since last year.
他于2003年加入奥林巴斯，并从去年起担任CEO兼总裁。
Olympus says the board unanimously determined that Kaufmann likely engaged in behaviors that were inconsistent with the firm's code of conduct.
Executive Chairperson Takeuchi Yasuo will act as interim CEO.
奥林巴斯表示，董事会一致认为他的行为可能不符合奥林巴斯公司的行为准则。执行董事长竹内康夫将担任临时CEO。
The firm's appointment committee will discuss Kaufmann's successor.The statement says Olympus apologizes for the concern caused to shareholders and customers.
奥林巴斯的任命委员会将讨论考夫曼的继任者。奥林巴斯的声明表示，对给股东和客户造成的担忧表示歉意。
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