World media on Fiorina’s exit
p2pnet.net News:- Are you a woman and if you are, do you think ex-HP chieftainess Carly Fiorina’s rocket propelled departure is setback for women?
That’s the question asked in the International Herald Tribune and it’s among continuing headlines based on the fact Fiorina was fired and HP is now looking, possibly, in new directions, with Google news telling the tale in capsule form.
Fiorina’s exit pleased even some who liked her, says the San Jose Mercury News: "By Nicole Wong, Michael Bazeley and Oanh Ha. There was a reason why some Hewlett-Packard employees were giddy Wednesday when they …"
Carly’s style masked lack of substance at HP, according to Britain’s Times Online: "Sitting in the restaurant of one of Davos’s many small hotels during the World Economic Forum’s annual networking jamboree two weeks ago, Carly Fiorina was …"
HP shake-up leaves shareholders rattled, believes the Seattle Times: "By Mike Langberg. It’s hard to imagine Hewlett-Packard shareholders could suffer more under new management than they did during the …"
Too bad no one pays attention to gender now, states the Indianapolis Star: "What do you call it when a male CEO loses his job? You call it Wednesday. You don’t wonder what it might mean for men. But when …"
Carly Fiorina to get $21.4m severance pay, says the Financial Times: "By Scott Morrison in San Francisco. Carly Fiorina will be paid a $21.4m severance package after being fired as chief executive of Hewlett-Packard last week …"
Business falls out of love with Carly, but not her methods, believes the Arizona Republic: "You’ve come a long way, baby. Whatever else can be said of Carly Fiorina’s 15 minutes of fame, she struck a blow for equality. She …"
And finally, the bottom line —–
HP Stock Rises Slightly After Shakeup, points out NPR.
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February 14th, 2005 at 6:52 pm
they used to have some quality merchandise – until they bought compaq.
shouldn’t have bought compaq.