News Spotlight: Hurd Named HP CEO

March 30, 2005 12:00 PM ET

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Hurd promises 'execution-oriented culture' at HP

Hewlett-Packard Co.'s new CEO, Mark Hurd, took questions from financial analysts and news reporters today, but offered few details about how he may shape the company's future.

Opinion: Extinguishing the afterglow at HP

Mark Hurd, HP's new CEO, may not have made it onto a lot of magazine covers. But he's demonstrated that he knows how to turn a faltering company around.

Frank Hayes: Hurd needs to open his ears before taking action

Computerworld's Frank Hayes writes that new Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd needs to do a lot of listening to HP employees, users and board members before he starts executing on a plan to fix the "mess" that he's inheriting.

Analysts see Hurd as "solid citizen" leader for HP

Analysts see the selection of NCR Corp.'s Mark Hurd to lead Hewlett-Packard Co. as a solid move by the company to regain its footing after the departure of Carly Fiorina.

HP taps NCR exec to replace Fiorina

Hewlett-Packard late Tuesday officially named NCR's CEO, Mark Hurd, to be its new chief, tapping him for the job Carly Fiorina was ousted from early last month.

Update: HP taps NCR's Mark Hurd as new CEO

NCR President and CEO Mark Hurd has left that job to become the next CEO of Hewlett-Packard.

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