HP chairman Chip Bergh on naming board member Bruce Broussard as interim CEO after Enrique Lores’ departure: ‘This is an important…’

HP Inc has appointed board member Bruce Broussard as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. This move follows the departure of Enrique Lores, who stepped down to pursue another professional opportunity. Broussard, who has served on HP’s board since 2021, will lead the company while a board committee searches for a permanent CEO with help from a global executive search firm. Lores also resigned from the company’s board as part of his exit as president and CEO to become PayPal’s CEO.In a blog post, Chip Bergh, chairman of the company’s board said, “This is an important time in HP’s history as the company advances its plan to lead the Future of Work. Disciplined execution is delivering consistent progress in a dynamic environment. We are confident that Bruce will successfully drive the company’s initiatives forward, working closely with HP’s strong leadership team.