Yahoo! News: Internet News: HP confirms Whitman to replace Apotheker as CEO (Reuters)

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HP confirms Whitman to replace Apotheker as CEO (Reuters) Sep 22nd 2011, 20:18 (Reuters) – Hewlett-Packard Co announced on Thursday that former eBay Inc Chief Executive Meg Whitman will replace Leo Apotheker as CEO, effective immediately. The largest U.S. technology company said in a statement it will also appoint a lead independent director "promptly." Ray Lane becomes executive chairman of the board, moving from non-executive chairman previously. "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 said in the statement. (Editing by Richard Chang)

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