Hewlett-Packard
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A hint of hope at HP
The designation of a lead independent director and the appointment of an activist investor to sit on HP's board bodes well for the long-troubled tech giant. By Eleanor Bloxham
Nov 18, 2011 11:48 AM ET -
What happened to curbing CEO pay?
Companies may be dropping some of their more embarrassing perks, but executives are on track to make even more money this year.
By Elizabeth G. Olson, contributor
The departure of a top executive always ignites a feverish guessing game about exactly how many millions of dollars he or she is walking away with -- especially when there is a very public shove out of the executive suite.
Leo Apotheker's hurried exit from MORE
Sep 30, 2011 5:00 AM ETPosted in: bonuses, Executive compensation, golden parachutes, Hewlett-Packard, Leo Apotheker, perks -
The 50 Most Powerful Women
Boardroom battles and power plays shaped this year's U.S. list, which boasts eight new faces and - surprise! - a new No. 1.
By Beth Kowitt & Rupali Arora
There's been plenty of turmoil atop Fortune's annual Most Powerful Women list. Meg Whitman crashed the party, coming in at No. 9 when she became CEO of Hewlett-Packard (HPQ). (As CEO of eBay (EBAY), she was on the list from 1999 to 2007.) Longtime MPW Carol Bartz lost her job MORE
Sep 29, 2011 7:00 AM ETPosted in: Carol Bartz, eBay, Hewlett-Packard, Indra Nooyi, Irene Rosenfeld, Kraft, Meg Whitman, Most Powerful Women, Oprah Winfrey, PepsiCo, Roslind Brewer, Wal-Mart, Yahoo -
HP's sleight of hand
Yesterday's CEO change at HP was actually a sleight of hand. Board chair Ray Lane's consolidation of power at the company is the real story to watch. By Eleanor Bloxham
Sep 23, 2011 11:03 AM ET -
Why Meg Whitman may not be the right CEO for HP
Amid speculation that Meg Whitman may be making her way to the CEO seat at HP, there are several red flags that shareholders ought to consider, and fast. By Eleanor Bloxham
Sep 21, 2011 5:22 PM ET -
How HP can prevent another misfire
It's time for HP to examine its board's involvement (or lack thereof) in the development of the company's strategy. By Eleanor Bloxham
Sep 16, 2011 9:00 AM ETPosted in: corporate governance, Eleanor Bloxham, Hewlett-Packard, HP, Ray Lane, Strategic management -
Who can right the ship at News Corp?
While some suggest that News Corp. board member Tom Perkins is the company's best hope for turning a new leaf at the beleaguered company, his track record raises serious doubts. By Eleanor Bloxham
Jul 18, 2011 9:10 AM ET -
Lessons from the IMF: How to hire in a crisis
It doesn't matter whether Lagarde was the very best choice to take over the IMF. In this case, the organization went with a good choice for right now, a key ingredient in crisis hiring. By Shelley DuBois
Jun 28, 2011 3:16 PM ET -
HP's board shakeup: Apotheker's master plan?
It's not unusual for a few board members to head for the exit when a CEO gets the boot. But HP's recent board shakeup raises concerns about CEO Leo Apotheker's influence on the board.
By Eleanor Bloxham, contributor
It's a familiar corporate tale. After some hand wringing, one CEO is ousted and another is appointed. The new CEO arrives with a few PR challenges as welcoming gifts. Shortly afterward, the company will MORE
Jan 28, 2011 11:07 AM ET
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CEO Roger Crandall thinks that means-testing and older retirement ages are inevitable, but that its unlikely entitlements for the less affluent will be touched. Play -
CEO Roger Crandall thinks rates will remain low, but says MassMutual has diversified its portfolio to protect against any changes. Play -
CEO Roger Crandall says emerging economies like China are prime growth targets. Play -
Roger Crandall says that baby boomers will have to keep working into retirement and that young people have been scared off by the stock market. Play
