September 12, 2006

Hewlett-Packard Chairwoman Resigns Amid 'Pretexting' Scandal

Hewlett-Packard Co. said today that Patricia Dunn will step down as chairwoman of the computer and printer maker in January amid a widening scandal involving a possibly illegal probe into media leaks. She will be succeeded by CEO Mark Hurd. Hurd will retain his existing positions as chief executive and president and Dunn will remain as a director. Dunn apologized for the techniques used in the company's probe, which included "pretexting" in which private investigators impersonated board members and journalists to acquire their phone records.

HP chairwoman to step down amid scrutiny, Associated Press, September 12, 2006.