The resignation of HP CEO Mark Hurd (roundup)

Mark Hurd, who was at the helm of the largest computer company in the world, has resigned after an investigation into sexual harassment claims found he violated standards of business conduct.

HP CEO Hurd resigns over sexual harassment investigation

Company investigation finds Mark Hurd "exhibited a profound lack of judgment," engaging in a relationship with a contractor and approving incorrect expense reimbursement for her. CFO Cathie Lesjak will take over as interim CEO.
• Hurd aide with ties to Fisher leaves HP
(Posted in Circuit Breaker by Erica Ogg)
August 6, 2010 1:23 PM PDT

Former HP chief eyeing career options

Mark Hurd, who recently resigned from HP due to conduct stemming from a relationship with a contractor, says several companies have contacted him about a job, according to The Wall Street Journal.
(Posted in Business Tech by Lance Whitney)
August 18, 2010 8:19 AM PDT

Report: Hurd short-circuited HP board's probe

Hewlett-Packard's board of directors was stymied, and irked, by Mark Hurd's settlement of sexual harassment claims, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
(Posted in Business Tech by Steven Musil)
August 15, 2010 9:40 PM PDT

Report: HP took PR firm's advice in Hurd scandal

The company's board took the advice of a public relations firm on how best to disclose sexual harassment allegations against its chairman and CEO, according to a New York Times report.
(Posted in Business Tech by Steven Musil)
August 9, 2010 10:11 PM PDT

Ellison lashes out at HP board over Hurd exit

Oracle CEO sends e-mail to The New York Times lambasting decision by HP directors to oust CEO Hurd over sexual harassment claim, inaccurate expense reports.
(Posted in Circuit Breaker by Erica Ogg)
August 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT

Woman in Hurd probe 'surprised, saddened'

Former salesperson and actress expresses sadness that the former HP CEO lost his job but reiterates the two did not have a sexual relationship.
(Posted in Business Tech by Steven Musil)
August 8, 2010 3:31 PM PDT

HP stock down 7.4 percent after Hurd departure

The news that CEO Mark Hurd resigned hit at the close of Wall Street on Friday. Monday morning trading of the company's shares shows that investors aren't happy.
(Posted in Circuit Breaker by Erica Ogg)
August 9, 2010 2:01 PM PDT

Former HP CEO Hurd settles with accuser

Mark Hurd reportedly paid female contractor to settle the claims that led to his resignation as chief executive of Hewlett-Packard.
(Posted in Business Tech by Steven Musil)
August 8, 2010 9:38 AM PDT

Hurd's double faults leave him out at HP

news analysis Mark Hurd's abrupt departure from HP over fake expense reports and a relationship with an employee is the second major scandal on his watch in his five-year tenure at HP.
(Posted in Relevant Results by Tom Krazit)
August 6, 2010 6:07 AM PDT

What's next for HP after Hurd

news analysis As a well-managed company, HP's next few months will likely be business as usual. But the next CEO has opportunities to expand HP's reach and vision even further.
(Posted in Circuit Breaker by Erica Ogg)
August 6, 2010 7:07 PM PDT

Hurd scandal the latest episode in HP's Peyton Place annals

For a company that was predictably boring for decades, Hewlett-Packard's recent history has more closely resembled the plot of a Silicon Valley Peyton Place.
(Posted in CBSNews.com's Tech Talk by Charles Cooper)
August 6, 2010 6:36 PM PDT

HP's letter to employees on Hurd resignation

A copy of the e-mail sent to HP employees by interim CEO Cathie Lesjak, following Mark Hurd's resignation Friday.
(Posted in Business Tech by CNET News Staff)
August 6, 2010 4:10 PM PDT

HP statement on Hurd resignation

Two main excerpts from the press release Hewlett-Packard put out Friday announcing CEO Mark Hurd's departure following sexual harassment claims.
(Posted in Business Tech by CNET News Staff)
August 6, 2010 1:55 PM PDT