HP confirms Whitman as CEO after Apotheker 'steps down'

Stuart Sumner
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Former eBay CEO Whitman states commitment to hardware business in first departure from Apotheker's strategy

HP has confirmed the appointment of former eBay CEO Meg Whitman as its CEO, replacing Leo Apotheker, who has "stepped down" as president, CEO and director. At the same time, Ray Lane has moved f...

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