HP names Emma Walmsley CEO, effective January 4, 2027
Walmsley, who led GSK for nearly nine years, will also chair HP's board and succeeds Chip Bergh in that role.
HP has appointed Emma Walmsley as its new CEO, with her term set to begin on January 4, 2027, according to datanet.co.kr. Walmsley will also become chair of HP's board, succeeding Chip Bergh.
In a statement, Walmsley said she will focus on capitalizing on momentum in the AI era and creating sustainable value for customers, shareholders, partners and employees.
The appointment brings an executive with a background outside the personal computing sector to the top of HP. Walmsley led the global biopharmaceutical company GSK from April 2017 to December 2025.
During her roughly nine-year tenure at GSK, she oversaw a major corporate transformation, including the spin-off of the consumer healthcare business, a refocus on prescription medicines and vaccines, and work to strengthen the R&D pipeline and financial structure.
Quick answers
Who is HP's new CEO?
HP appointed Emma Walmsley as its new CEO, effective January 4, 2027.
When does Emma Walmsley start at HP?
Her term as CEO begins on January 4, 2027, and she will also become chair of HP's board.
Who did Emma Walmsley lead before HP?
She led the global biopharmaceutical company GSK from April 2017 to December 2025.