HP Announces Leadership Change in Printing and Personal Systems

HP announced that Todd Bradley will step out of his role as Executive Vice President, Printing and Personal Systems (PPS), HP, to assume a new position at the company—Executive Vice President, Strategic Growth Initiatives.

In this newly created position, Bradley will work directly with Meg Whitman, HP’s President And Chief Executive Officer, on enhancing HP’s business in China and extending the company’s critical channel partner relationships around the world. Bradley also will work with Whitman on identifying potential partnership opportunities with early-stage companies that can contribute to HP’s long-term growth.

“There’s nothing more important to HP than our channel partners and the future of our business in China,” said Whitman. “I’ve asked Todd to use his expertise to focus on these areas. I’ve also asked him to study the landscape of small companies and startups that could partner with HP to spur growth.”

Under Bradley’s leadership, HP firmly established itself as the No. 1 PC vendor in the world and expanded its worldwide commercial channel partner organization. Bradley also is deeply familiar with HP’s China operations and global supply chain. He received the prestigious Friendship Award from China in 2009, the highest accolade presented to foreign citizens who have made outstanding contributions to China’s development.

Dion Weisler, currently Senior Vice President for HP PPS in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), will step in to Bradley’s role as Executive Vice President, PPS, HP. He will report to Whitman and join the company’s Executive Council.