European boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down

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Fujitsu CEO Set to Depart Amid Post Office IT Scandal Fallout

In a move that suggests accountability for one of the UK's most devastating corporate scandals, Paul Patterson, the European boss of Japanese IT giant Fujitsu, is to step down from his role in March. As chief executive of Fujitsu's European division, Patterson will become non-executive chair of the company's UK business, where he will oversee its response to ongoing parliamentary inquiries into the Horizon software scandal.

Patterson has been a key figure in the scandal, having represented Fujitsu at the public inquiry and admitting that the company had known about the accounting IT system's faults since the 1990s. He testified before MPs earlier this month, defending Fujitsu's actions and stating that the company was "not a parasite" despite continuing to take UK government contracts while refusing to provide financial redress to Horizon victims.

However, Patterson's comments also drew criticism, with him seemingly downplaying the extent of Fujitsu's responsibility in the scandal. The company has since paid out an estimated £1.33bn to over 10,000 victims, a fraction of the £1.8bn that government estimates will be needed in total payouts.

With Patterson's departure, Fujitsu will need to navigate its complex role in the scandal and provide greater clarity on its financial obligations to affected postmasters. As the UK government continues to investigate the Horizon software scandal, which has resulted in more than 13 suicides, it remains to be seen how Fujitsu's leadership will evolve to address these concerns.

The decision to step down comes as part of broader succession planning within the company, according to a spokesperson for Fujitsu. Patterson's departure marks an important step towards accountability and oversight in one of the UK's most contentious corporate scandals.
 
omg can't believe paul patterson is finally taking responsibility 🤦‍♂️👮‍♂️ at least he's stepping down, that's a start! but still really sad about those postmasters who died because of this scandal 💔 it's so infuriating when big companies like Fujitsu prioritize profits over people 👀 anyway, hope the new leader comes in with a clear plan to fix everything and provide justice to those affected 🤞
 
🤝 I think it's a good thing that Paul Patterson is stepping down from his role, but it's also kinda late in the game 🕰️. The fact that he's becoming non-executive chair of the company's UK business just seems like a way to keep him on board and avoid full accountability ⚖️. I mean, £1.33bn payout is a step in the right direction, but it's still not enough for all those postmasters affected 🤕. The real question is what happens next? Will Fujitsu be able to show that they're really taking responsibility for their mistakes or will they just keep passing the buck 🤦‍♂️?
 
omg i feel like paul patterson is getting the bare minimum considering how much damage he & fujitsu caused 2 postmasters lol imagine having £1.33bn paid out 2 victims but still not enough for some ppl 😩💸 i hope his successor will be more honest about what really happened, tbh fujitsu's accountability stinks 🤢 & im all 4 the postmasters who suffered in silence 4 ages 👏 lets see how this new leadership turns things around 💪
 
🤔 This is a good move by Fujitsu, I guess. Patterson has been under fire for his comments on the Horizon scandal, and stepping down will give the company a chance to rebrand itself. But let's be real, it's about time someone took responsibility. The whole thing is still pretty shady - how much did they know, when did they know it? And what about those 13 suicides? 💔 It's not just about Fujitsu's reputation; it's about justice for the victims and their families. As long as Patterson gets a comfortable retirement package 🤑, I'm not sure we've seen enough change.
 
I'm telling you, this is just another example of them trying to sweep things under the rug 🤑. First, they're making Patterson go, but it's not like he's the only one who knew about this stuff... what about the rest of those people in positions of power? They're just letting him take the fall and become non-executive chair so he can still be part of the inner circle 🤔. And let's not forget, that £1.33bn payout is a tiny fraction of what's needed, it's just more money, more smoke and mirrors 🔮. I'm sure there are more things they're hiding behind closed doors...
 
💯 Finally! Accountability is being taken seriously at Fujitsu! Paul Patterson stepping down from his role is a huge step forward, especially after all the controversy surrounding the Horizon software scandal 🤦‍♂️. I mean, £1.33bn to 10k victims is peanuts compared to what's needed, but I guess it's better than nothing 💸.

As for him being non-executive chair of the UK business, that just means he'll be a bit more 'on his toes' (pun intended 😉) and less in charge of the day-to-day operations. This could lead to some real change and transparency within the company. Fingers crossed it's not all just PR spin 🤔.

Now that Patterson is outta there, I'm curious to see how Fujitsu will handle the situation moving forward 🕰️. Will they really take responsibility for their actions, or will we still be seeing a lot of dodgy excuses from them? Only time will tell 🤷‍♀️. One thing's for sure though - it's about bloody time someone took a stand on this one 💪!
 
just heard about this 😒 Pattersons gotta go ASAP, he's been dodgy from day 1 🙅‍♂️. all that info about Horizon software being faulty since the 90s is just wild 🔥 but what really gets me is those £1.33bn payouts vs what the gov thinks it needs to pay out like a fraction of it is still way too low 💸. can't say I'm surprised though, this company's been dodgy for years 🤯
 
🤔 this guy gotta go i mean we need someone who actually takes responsibility for their actions not just talks about it like he did 🙅‍♂️ and 1.33bn to 10k victims sounds like a drop in the bucket to me we should be seeing way more than that 💸 and what really gets me is they still get govt contracts despite all this drama 🤷‍♀️ time for some real leadership change 👊
 
Yooo u guys! 🤯 I'm so glad Fujitsu is finally taking steps to address this massive scandal... like, who knew they'd been aware of those Horizon software problems since the 90s?! 🤔 It's crazy how some CEOs just can't seem to get it right. Paul Patterson's departure is a major win for accountability and oversight, but it's also super sad that it took all these years and so many victims to get here... 💔 Let's hope his successor takes responsibility and provides the transparency we need. And btw, have u guys tried using browser extensions like uBlock Origin or NoScript? 🚫 They can be total lifesavers when dealing with sketchy websites... 😉
 
OMG, can you believe what happened to Paul Patterson? I mean, 10k+ victims affected by this scandal and he still thinks he's not entirely at fault 🤯. Like, hello accountability! Fujitsu needs to step up their game and take responsibility for the mistakes they made back in the 90s 😩. Now that Patterson is gone, maybe they'll finally get it together and provide those much-needed payouts 💸. Can't say I'm surprised though, corporate scandals like this are nothing new 🤷‍♂️. Anyway, this is a huge win for accountability and oversight - let's keep pushing companies to do better! 👏
 
I'm so relieved that someone is taking responsibility at Fujitsu 🙏. It's crazy how they managed to keep it going for so long, especially considering all those postmasters who suffered because of their faulty IT system. The fact that Paul Patterson is stepping down as CEO shows that accountability is being taken seriously, even if it's just a step in the right direction.

I think it's also important that he'll be overseeing the response to parliamentary inquiries and making sure Fujitsu takes responsibility for its actions. It's not going to be easy, but I hope they can get their finances sorted out and provide some closure for those affected. The £1.33bn payout is a good start, but we need to see more from them 💸.
 
can't believe paul patterson is getting off that easy 🙄. he was pretty evasive about fujitsu's role in the horizon scandal, which has already caused so much harm to those affected. a £1.33bn payout doesn't even begin to make up for the lives lost 💔. i mean, shouldn't he be more accountable than that? stepping down might seem like accountability but it's just covering his backside 😒. what about the other executives who knew about the accounting system's faults all those years ago? are they going to get the same treatment? 🤔
 
OMG, finally some consequences for those responsible 🙌! I mean, Paul Patterson was always dodging the bullet, downplaying Fujitsu's role in the whole Horizon scandal, but now he's taking a seat 🛋️. As non-executive chair of the UK business, he'll be under even more scrutiny, especially with parliament keeping him on his toes 🤔.

Fujitsu needs to get its act together and take responsibility for their actions. The £1.33bn payout is just a drop in the ocean compared to what those postmasters deserve 💸. It's about time someone took the helm and ensured they're not getting away with it 😒.

I'm all for accountability, especially when it comes to corporate scandals that have caused so much harm 🤕. This is a step in the right direction, but I hope Fujitsu learns from this experience and becomes more transparent in their dealings 👀. Fingers crossed!
 
🤔 I'm not surprised at all that Paul Patterson is outta there 🚪, to be honest. The way he was handling himself during the public inquiry was total bs 🙄. Fujitsu has been dodgy from day one with this Horizon software scandal, and now they're trying to sweep it under the rug by replacing him with someone who's supposedly more "accountable" 🤷‍♂️. But let's be real, change is just a fancy word for "we're getting someone else to take the fall" 😒. The fact that he's still taking a hefty pay packet despite all this controversy is just gross 💸. I reckon it'll be interesting to see how long they can keep their hands clean of this mess... maybe they'll manage to string out the scandal for another few years before eventually getting forced to cough up more cash 🤑
 
omg what a relief that paul patterson is stepping down 🙌 from that toxic role, imo he was always dodgy about fujitsu's involvement in the horizon scandal and it's good he's getting held accountable 👏 now they gotta sort out those £1.8bn payouts ASAP 💸 hope they can do better than just handing over a fraction of that sum to the affected postmasters 🤞
 
🤔 gotta feel sorry for those postmasters who got messed with by this scandal 🤕 they're already dealing with mental health issues & whatnot, and now they gotta deal with a company that's been taking their money while trying to cover its own behinds 💸 it's not exactly reassuring that Fujitsu is stepping down as head honcho but at least they're acknowledging the problem 🙏 I mean, £1.33bn might seem like a lot, but like, 10k victims need some serious justice 💯
 
🤔 still think it's weird they paid out £1.33bn to 10k victims when gov estimates it'll need £1.8bn... seems like a pretty low bar for corporate responsibility 🙄
 
thoughts on this whole fujitsu thing are still pretty sketchy... i mean, £1.33bn vs £1.8bn is some big gap to fill, and 10k victims is a tiny fraction of what's really owed to them. it's like paul patterson just kinda waltzed out of there without taking full responsibility for his part in the whole mess 🤔😐
 
🤔 think it's about time someone took responsibility for those Horizon fiasco 😩 i mean paul patterson was a key player in all this mess, can't just have him slink away quietly 🚫. stepping down to non-executive chair is almost like giving him a get out of jail free card 🚪. what's the real reason he's leaving? did he finally realize the damage his comments were causing? or was it just part of some fancy succession plan? 💸 let's keep an eye on this, think there's more to it than meets the eye 🔍
 
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