HP after Fiorina: Analysis, videos, commentary

"(Carly) executed the merger with Compaq in superior fashion. But looking forward, we think we'll (need a CEO with) hands-on execution." -- Patricia Dunn, HP board member, Feb. 9, 2005 "I know she's been under a certain amount of criticism, but (this) is somewhat unexpected. I believed her when she said she had an excellent relationship with the board." -- Walter Hewlett, former HP director and son of company co-founder, Feb. 9 "The question is whether HP needs new direction, or just a new driver. We think it needs a new direction." -- Douglas Hayward, analyst, Ovum, Feb. 9 "While the board did discuss structural changes at its recent meeting, there are no other senior changes due in the near future." -- Robert Sherbin, spokesman, HP, Jan. 24 "We know that we're at a point where we have the right products to compete in the right markets." -- Carly Fiorina, Dec. 7, 2004 "I think the dot-com boom and bust represented the end of the beginning. The industry is more mature today." -- Fiorina, Sept. 23, 2004 "This (merger with Compaq) is a decisive move that accelerates our strategy and positions us to win by offering even greater value to our customers and partners." -- Fiorina, Sept. 3, 2001 Fiorina's reign: What went wrong? February 9, 2005 HP's media hub sneak peek January 10, 2005 Fiorina: 'The vertical must go horizontal' December 6, 2004 Fiorina clarifies 'Adaptive Enterprise' strategy October 22, 2003 Fiorina tells personal side of proxy battle July 22, 2003 Day of infamy For many employees and investors, the day HP acquired Compaq was a disaster. May 3, 2002 Declaring victory in HP vote March 18, 2002 Vocal shareholders have their say March 18, 2002 Carly Fiorina departs as Hewlett-Packard's CEO and chairman, opening the door for a new leader to guide the tech giant as it confronts stubborn market realities. A former HP executive, a few current ones, and the top dog at a rival PC maker top an informal list. February 9, 2005 perspectives CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos says Fiorina had a vision. It just changed every few months. February 9, 2005 news.commentary With Fiorina gone, customers should stay the course--for now. But the next CEO still must prove that bigger is better. February 10, 2005 #pollShell { width: 180px; border: 2px solid #666; padding: 5px; float:right; margin-left: 5px; } * html #pollShell h3 { height: 16px; he\ight: 0; } #pollShell h3 { height: 0; background: #FFF url(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/ne/extra/poll_hed.gif) no-repeat 0 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 16px 0 0; margin: 0; } #pollBody { padding: 5px; border-top: 0; } function pollPop() { pollwin=window.open('','pollwin','width=400,height=220,status=no,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no'); document.forms["myForm"].submit(); } News.com Poll One company or two? Should HP split itself into two companies, one focused on businesses and the other on consumers? Yes No View results Carly Fiorina ends reign as CEO and chairman. CFO Robert Wayman takes over as interim chief executive. Images from Fiorina's reign February 9, 2005 Some in the computing world say HP's departing chief helped inspire women, who nonetheless have been abandoning computer careers. February 9, 2005 news analysis Now that Fiorina has been ousted, some analysts say HP not only needs new leadership--it needs a whole new direction. February 9, 2005 Acting CEO Robert Wayman says Carly Fiorina revitalized the company, puts focus on improving performance. February 9, 2005 Competitors will try to use uncertainty to win customers from HP, analysts predict. It's not yet clear whether they will succeed. February 9, 2005 Was Carly's tenure a boon or bust?the buzz Readers weigh in on whether Fiorina's high-profile reign at HP was a success or failure. February 9, 2005 Web reaction A sampling of posts from various blogs and message boards. February 9, 2005 "She's done a great job. They've had perfect execution," one analyst said of Fiorina and HP back in 2000. What happened? February 9, 2005 Sanford Litvack bows out from Hewlett-Packard's board, and venture capitalist Thomas Perkins re-ups for another stint. February 8, 2005 Debate continues over Harvard chief's comments, as reformers work to balance mostly male IT staffs. February 7, 2005 "Not sure can lay all the blame at Carly's feet given general decline of HP before she came, and the industry economics. But not clear she understood what could be done with technology R&D. What was that tagline 'HP Invent' about, wishful thinking? Other than obnoxiously high priced printer cartridges, can anyone point to a significant invention from HP in last 10 years?" --Bill Sheehan Tech giant says talk of management shakeup--beyond last week's PC-printer shift--is unfounded. January 24, 2005 newsmaker Vyomesh Joshi, leader of HP's printer unit, talks about the latest addition to his responsibilities--the PC business. January 14, 2005 The PC market, long declared dead by some, grew in double-digit figures again in 2004. As Dell expands lead, HP slips. January 18, 2005 Union of the two groups is designed to help get products to market more quickly, Hewlett-Packard says. January 14, 2005 Strategy hinges on new HDTV media "hub," an expanded line of flat-panel TVs and a leap into new video copy-protection technology. January 14, 2005 HP's board discussed breaking up the company three times in the past, yet each time decided to keep it intact, CEO reveals. December 7, 2004 special coverage Investors get the final say in the HP-Compaq merger battle. May 3, 2002 Hewlett-Packard's new chief executive faces a tough job at her new employer: bringing the vigor of a start-up to a Silicon Valley giant. July 19, 1999