BUZZ - HP shares fall; appoints former GSK CEO Emma Walmsley as CEO

November 4 - ** Shares of personal computer manufacturer HP (HPQ.N) fell 2.4% in pre-market trading to $27.60

** HP (HPQ) announced that its board of directors has unanimously appointed Emma Walmsley as Chief Executive Officer (link), with the appointment set to take effect on January 4, 2027

** Walmsley previously served as CEO of GSK (link) (GSK.L), and has been a member of the Microsoft (MSFT.O) board for seven years

** "This appointment is the result of a comprehensive global search, focusing on the qualifications HP needs as it embarks on a new chapter," said Board Chairman Chip Bergh

** As of the previous trading day's close, HP (HPQ) shares are up about 27% year-to-date

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