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HP CEO Resigns During Sexual Harassment Investigation

Posted by kdawson on from the sure-can-pick-'em dept.

A number of readers are letting us know that HP CEO Mark Hurd just resigned over sexual harassment accusations. The company's board has appointed CFO Cathie Lesjak as interim CEO. A contractor had accused Hurd of sexual harassment, and the board brought in outside counsel to investigate. While the harassment claim could not be substantiated, the investigation did uncover other misconduct. Hurd's "close personal relationship" with the contractor created a conflict of interest, and he was also found to have misused company assets. In a statement, Hurd said, "As the investigation progressed, I realized there were instances in which I did not live up to the standards and principles of trust, respect and integrity that I have espoused at HP and which have guided me throughout my career."

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  1. Re:Wasn't he the CEO during the pretexting scandal by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "As the investigation progressed, I realized there were instances in which I did not live up to the standards and principles..."

    Thank goodness there was an investigation, so he could realize what he had done!

  2. Re:Crap floats. by mapcan · · Score: 5, Funny

    He thought harass was two words

  3. This is good news! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now that the Hurd is abandonware, will HP contribute the source back tot he community?

    I've been waiting for Gnu to deliver the Hurd for the last 20 years, and this might be enough to get them over the hump.

  4. Re:Crap floats. by Raenex · · Score: 5, Funny

    You only say these things because of your repressive mother.