HP loses another top executive

CONFUSED PC MAKER HP has lost another executive as its chief strategy and technology offer announced his retirement.

On 1 November, Shane Robison, 57, will step down from the role he has held at HP for 11 years.

He is credited with being a key driver of long-term strategy for HP through mergers and acquisitions and research and development.

"Shane has been a powerful innovator for our business groups and other corporate divisions," HP CEO Meg Whitman said in a statement.

HP will not replace Robison "in an effort to drive strategy, research and development closer to the company's businesses," the firm said.

Last month, HP abruptly removed controversial CEO Leo Apotheker from corner office and replaced him with Meg Whitman.

Whitman said earlier this month that HP will decide on the future of its PC business in October, which means the firm still has a week to make its announcement. µ