Remember Shane Robison, the HP exec who advocated for the survival of webOS following the company’s decision to dismantle its hardware unit? Yeah well, he’s about to make an exit. HP confirmed yesterday that Robison will retire from his position as executive VP and chief strategy and technology officer on November 1st, after spending eleven years on the company. In an announcement, HP praised Robison for spearheading much of its R&D and several other high-profile mergers during his tenure there. “In his role, he was accountable for shaping HP’s corporate strategy and technology agenda,” the corporate said. “He was instrumental in steering the company’s multibillion-dollar research and development investment and has led some of the company’s largest merger and acquisition activities.” Newly minted CEO Meg Whitman, meanwhile, described Robison as a strong innovator and lauded his role in guaranteeing “that innovation continues at HP.” Perhaps the larger story, however, is the indisputable fact that the firm doesn’t plan on filling Robison’s shoes. Within the announcement, HP confirmed that his position can be dissolved as portion of “an effort to drive strategy, research and development toward the company’s businesses.” The consequences, needless to say, remain to be seen. Full PR after the break.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2011
HP today announced Shane Robison will retire as executive vice chairman and chief strategy and technology officer effective Nov. 1.
Robison, an 11-year HP veteran, also served as a member of the company’s Executive Council. In his role, he was liable for shaping HP’s corporate strategy and technology agenda. He was instrumental in steering the company’s multibillion-dollar research and development investment and has led some of the company’s largest merger and acquisition activities.
HP also announced that, in an effort to drive strategy, research and development closer to the company’s businesses, it will not be replacing the role of chief strategy and technology officer.
“Shane has been a powerful innovator for our business groups and other corporate divisions,” said Meg Whitman, HP president and chief executive officer. “His passion for research and development has ensured that duringnovation continues at HP.”
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