Hewlett-Packard Chief Mark Hurd Resigns After Sex Probe

[Raistlin]

Mark Hurd has resigned as boss of computer giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) following a sexual harassment probe, the company says.

Mr Hurd stepped down from his positions as president and CEO after an investigation into claims made against him by a former HP contractor.

The company said its sexual harassment policy had not been violated but its standards of business conduct were.

HP has named chief financial officer Cathie Lesjak as its interim CEO.

'Painful decision'

The company said: "Chief executive officer and president Mark Hurd has decided with the board of directors to resign his positions effective immediately."

In a statement, Mr Hurd said he "realised there were instances in which I did not live up to the standards and principles of trust, respect and integrity that I have espoused at HP".

He said: "This is a painful decision for me to make after five years at HP, but I believe it would be difficult for me to continue as an effective leader at HP and I believe this is the only decision the board and I could make at this time."

Ms Lesjak, who has been at HP for 24 years, will continue to act as chief financial officer while the company's board committee searches for a new CEO.

The departure of Mr Hurd is likely to come as a shock to investors, who have credited him with reviving HP's fortunes since taking over as boss five years ago.

His strategy of drastically cutting costs, and thousands of jobs, allowed HP to overtake Dell as the biggest manufacturer of PCs in the world in 2006.

On Friday HP issued preliminary results for the third quarter slightly above expectations.

I find this strange that they sack someone from HP for being saucy...

[Bizarra]

A "SEX PROBE" sounds rather different

Can I get one in the local house of "Ill Repute" or do I need to go further afield? Maybe they do takeaways

[Raistlin]

A "SEX PROBE" sounds rather different

Can I get one in the local house of "Ill Repute" or do I need to go further afield? Maybe they do takeaways

I understand he gave a playful fondle to one of his minions

[Bizarra]

A "SEX PROBE" sounds rather different

Can I get one in the local house of "Ill Repute" or do I need to go further afield? Maybe they do takeaways

I understand he gave a playful fondle to one of his minions

I used do that on a regular basis, to cement Management & staff togetherness, you understand

I only ever heard protests if it was felt that one got more fondling than the rest

A little bit of overtime soon sorted the problem

[Raistlin]

A "SEX PROBE" sounds rather different

Can I get one in the local house of "Ill Repute" or do I need to go further afield? Maybe they do takeaways

I understand he gave a playful fondle to one of his minions

I used do that on a regular basis, to cement Management & staff togetherness, you understand

I only ever heard protests if it was felt that one got more fondling than the rest

A little bit of overtime soon sorted the problem

Or they were overcome with the fumes of the dry cleaning fluid...

[Bizarra]

A "SEX PROBE" sounds rather different

Can I get one in the local house of "Ill Repute" or do I need to go further afield? Maybe they do takeaways

I understand he gave a playful fondle to one of his minions

I used do that on a regular basis, to cement Management & staff togetherness, you understand

I only ever heard protests if it was felt that one got more fondling than the rest

A little bit of overtime soon sorted the problem

Or they were overcome with the fumes of the dry cleaning fluid...

That required more personal treatment, administered privately

Very rapid edit .........I wouldn't ever employ men

[Raistlin]

Cleaning their underwear.. Stain removal

Without their knowledge...

[jw67]

Is the pose in this picture an example of a sex probe

[Raistlin]

I'm sure its a dance, The famous Four Knuckle Shuffle....

[jw67]

[Bizarra]

Is the pose in this picture an example of a sex probe

I've heard about "fisting" but that is beyond the Pale :help2:

[jw67]

How the hell did he manage to lose his thumb during this vile act is beyond me too

[Bizarra]

How the hell did he manage to lose his thumb during this vile act is beyond me too

and didn't lose his gold ring?

[jw67]

Or his watch

[Raistlin]

How the hell did he manage to lose his thumb during this vile act is beyond me too

and didn't lose his gold ring?

Yeah, you know all about the Golden Ring ...

[Bizarra]

How the hell did he manage to lose his thumb during this vile act is beyond me too

and didn't lose his gold ring?

Yeah, you know all about the Golden Ring ...

No! Do tell I suspect that a PM would be best to avoid the Mods having had experience of your allusions/illusions :lol2:

[Parts-King]

and didn't lose his gold ring?

That was the "Ring of confidence" Ding!

[Raistlin]

How the hell did he manage to lose his thumb during this vile act is beyond me too

and didn't lose his gold ring?

Yeah, you know all about the Golden Ring ...

No! Do tell I suspect that a PM would be best to avoid the Mods having had experience of your allusions/illusions

Thats not what jw67 said....

[jw67]

How the hell did he manage to lose his thumb during this vile act is beyond me too

and didn't lose his gold ring?

Yeah, you know all about the Golden Ring ...

No! Do tell I suspect that a PM would be best to avoid the Mods having had experience of your allusions/illusions

Thats not what jw67 said....

That was a nasty rumour and you know it

[Raistlin]

Me thinks he doth protest too much....

[jw67]

Jealousy will get you nowhere