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News & Notes : Whitman to head HP

“We are fortunate to have someone of Meg Whitman’s caliber and experience step up to lead HP,” said Ray Lane, now executive chairman of HP’s board, in a statement.

“We are at a critical moment, and we need renewed leadership to successfully implement our strategy and take advantage of the market opportunities ahead,” Lane noted. “Meg is a technology visionary with a proven track record of execution. She is a strong communicator who is customer focused with deep leadership capabilities. Furthermore, as a member of HP’s board of directors for the past eight months, Meg has a solid understanding of our products and markets.”

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However, many business analysts have mixed feelings about Whitman’s appointment. Some have suggested that she may not have enough experience running a large technology company, pointing to her acquisition of Skype for eBay. In May, eBay sold the telephone company to Microsoft.

In 2002, Whitman donated $30 million to the University. She ran as the Republican candidate for governor of California in 2010.

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