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Executive Summary

Olympus Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products.

Olympus was established on 12 October 1919, initially specializing in microscopes and
thermometers. Olympus holds roughly a 70% share of the global endoscope market, estimated to
be worth approximately US$2.5 billion.  The company has been a manufacturer of microscopes
and optics for specialized needs, such as medical use. It is a world leader in optical and digital
precision technology for sectors including life sciences, healthcare, energy, petroleum,
construction, aviation, mining and precious metals such as gold and platinum.

In its Endoscopic Solutions

business, Olympus uses innovative
capabilities in medical technology,
therapeutic intervention and precision
manufacturing to help healthcare
professionals deliver diagnostic,
therapeutic and minimally invasive
procedures to improve clinical
outcomes, reduce overall costs and
Olympus’ Endoscopic Solutions Operating Room
enhance the quality of life for patients.
Starting with the world’s first
gastrocamera in 1950, Olympus’ Endoscopic Solutions portfolio has grown to include
endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems as well as system integration solutions and
medical services.

In its Therapeutic Solutions business, Olympus uses innovative capabilities in medical

technology, therapeutic intervention and precision manufacturing to help healthcare
professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic and minimally invasive procedures to improve
clinical outcomes, reduce overall costs and enhance the quality of life for patients. Starting with
its early contributions to the development of the polypectomy snare, Olympus’ Therapeutic
Solutions portfolio has grown to include an array of surgical energy devices and a wide range of
instruments to help prevent, detect and treat disease.
 Olympus' Scientific Solutions business provides imaging, instrumentation and measurement
solutions to meet the evolving needs of professionals in the industrial and life sciences sectors.
Olympus offers a wide array of industrial solutions, including industrial microscopes and
videoscopes, nondestructive testing technology and x-ray analyzers. Olympus is also a leading
supplier of optical and digital microscope systems for life science solutions.

Olympus' Imaging business empowers consumers and professionals alike with innovative
digital cameras, lenses, audio recorders, and binoculars. The company’s precision optics and
groundbreaking technology open up new possibilities for capturing life's most precious
moments.

Directors

Yasuo Takeuchi Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and

CEO
Stefan Kaufmann Director, Executive Officer
Nobuyuki Koga Director
Sumitaka Fujita
Susumu Kaminaga
Michijiro Kikawa
Tetsuo Iwamura
Yasumasa Masuda
Outside Director
Katsuya Natori
Atsushi Iwasaki
D. Robert Hale
Jimmy C. Beasley

Executive Officers

Yasuo Takeuchi Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and

CEO
Nacho Abia Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Akihiro Taguchi Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer
Chikashi Takeda Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Stefan Kaufmann Director, Executive Officer and Chief Administrative Officer

Corporate Officers
 Title Name Position
Nobuhiro Abe Government Affairs Head
Managing Corporate Ken Yoshimasu Olympus Medical Technologies
Officer Asia Head
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
President
Masahito Kitamura Chief Information Security Officer
Tetsuo Kobayashi Office of Chief Executive Officer
Toshihiko Okubo New Business Development,
Global
Hidenao Tsuchiya Regional Representative Officer,
Japan
Yoshitake Saito Scientific Solutions Division Head
Katsuyuki Saito Corporate Research and
Development and Manufacturing
Corporate Officer
Head
Koji Ando Project Management, Global
Yoshio Tashiro Office of Chief Technology Officer
Kazutaka Eguchi Manufacturing Head
Akira Hasegawa Research and Development Head
Hideki Kusuda Office of Chief Operating Officer
Tomohisa Sakurai Therapeutic Solutions Division
Head
Shigemi Sugimoto Imaging Division Head
Shigeto Ohtsuki Human Resources Head
Masahito Goto Procurement Head
Wenlei Yang Regional Representative Officer,
China
Frank Drewalowski Endoscopic Solutions Division
Head
 Regional headquarters for Middle East and Africa (MEA) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Optical and precision electronics manufacturer, Olympus Corporation of Japan, has

established its regional headquarters for Middle East and Africa (MEA) in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. The MEA regional headquarters was inaugurated in January 2017. Middle East
healthcare veteran, Maurice Faber, led Olympus MEA as its Regional Managing Director.

Olympus Corporation is world leader in optical and digital precision technology for sectors
including life sciences, healthcare, energy, petroleum, construction, aviation, mining and
precious metals such as gold and platinum. The two thousand square meters Olympus MEA
Regional Headquarter in Dubai covers 72 countries in a vast territory stretching from the western
shores of the African Continent across the Levant and the Middle East to Iran and Turkey.
Olympus’ new offices located in Moscow, Russia
Olympus Warehouse Logistics
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