Toshiba CEO suddenly resigns amid opposition to restructuring plans


FILE PHOTO: The logo of Toshiba Corp. is seen at the company's facility in Kawasaki, Japan June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

TOKYO (Reuters) -Toshiba Corp said on Tuesday CEO Satoshi Tsunakawa has resigned - a sudden departure that comes after sources said revised restructuring plans sparked opposition within the company in addition to long-standing anger from shareholders.

New interim CEO Taro Shimada said, however, that the company would continue to pursue its current break-up plan as it had been approved by the board.

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