HP appoints former GSK chief Emma Walmsley as CEO from January 2027
The gist
HP Inc. unanimously appointed former GSK CEO Emma Walmsley as chief executive, effective January 4, 2027.
She inherits a PC maker navigating a memory-chip shortage that has raised prices.
How it unfolded
- Sep 29, 2025GSK announced Emma Walmsley would step down as CEO, to be replaced by Chief Commercial Officer Luke Miels.
- Dec 31, 2025Walmsley was to step down from GSK's board of directors at the end of the year.
- Nov 4, 2026HP Inc. announced its Board of Directors unanimously appointed Walmsley as CEO, effective January 4, 2027.