The questions are bound to come fast and furious when HP CEO Mark Hurd appears at a congressional hearing Thursday to answer lawmakers' questions on what exactly his company did or didn't do in tracking down boardroom leaks. They will likely be quite interested in what Hurd knew about the actions taken by hired investigators. In a press briefing this week the CEO mentioned what he had approved, but there are still a few more questions regarding what he claims he didn't know took place. As industry experts opine, the CEO has his work cut out in both defending his actions and getting the company back on track.
For more on the CEO and HP's scandal:
- Here's an article [1] from BusinessWeek
PLUS: Survey: Boards have right to track down leaks. Article [2]
Links:
[1] http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/sep2006/tc20060922_085185.htm?chan=technology_technology+index+page_computers
[2] http://www.techweb.com/wire/security/193005334;jsessionid=CFNCFXA4DAIIUQSNDLOSKHSCJUNN2JVN