HP names Emma Walmsley as CEO, effective January 4, 2027

HP has named former GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley as its next chief executive, with her appointment set to take effect January 4, 2027. She will succeed interim CEO Bruce Broussard, who is to become chair of HP’s board when she takes over, replacing Chip Bergh. Broussard has served as interim CEO since February 2026, after Enrique Lores left the role earlier this year to join PayPal. HP said Broussard will remain in the interim position until Walmsley assumes the chief executive role. Bergh, board chair since 2017, is to leave that position as part of the transition. Walmsley led pharmaceutical company GSK from April 2017 through December 2025. She joined the company in 2010 and, before becoming group chief executive, led its consumer healthcare business. During her tenure, GSK separated that business, now known as Haleon, and focused on medicines and vaccines. She also spent 17 years at L’Oréal before joining GSK. Walmsley has served on Microsoft’s board for seven years. HP said it selected her after a global search and pointed to her experience leading large organizations and managing change. Her appointment brings a leader with experience in pharmaceuticals and consumer...