Former U.S. Ambassador throws support behind embattled Toshiba board chair

[June 19, 2021]    TOKYO (Reuters) - Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos on Saturday endorsed the continued leadership of Toshiba Corp Board Chairman Osamu Nagayama, who has come under intense pressure to resign amid a deepening crisis at the Japanese conglomerate.

U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos (R), flanked by Lt. Gen. Salvatore Angelella, commander of U.S. Forces Japan, delivers a statement at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo October 19, 2012. REUTERS/Issei Kato

Both Nagayama and Roos served as independent directors at Sony Group Corp's board when the electronic giant emerged from a turbulent earnings period to a sharp recovery.

"I am convinced Toshiba's shareholders will benefit from him continuing to provide his steady hand and strong leadership," Roos said in the statement.

(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)

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