HP's New Leadership: A Vision for the Future?
Episode Description
New Hewlett-Packard CEO Leo Apotheker and non-executive board chairman Ray Lane take over the reins at the technology giant November 1, and the to-do list is daunting. Apotheker, the former CEO of business software company SAP, will have to convince doubters he is the right leader for HP, do battle with rivals such as IBM, Oracle and Apple, and set the company's long-term strategy. In addition, Apotheker must maintain the efficiency the company enjoyed under former CEO Mark Hurd, while gaining the buy-in from employees that his embattled predecessor reportedly lacked. đź“‚ Technology
Brief Summary
HP's board strategy and Leo Apotheker's leadership challenges are discussed amid competitive tensions with Oracle.
Key points
- HP's Leadership Shakeup. HP fires its CEO, creating turmoil and questions about the board's decisions.
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Episode highlights
Tension
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