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HP CEO Mark Hurd Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal
by Leslie Grandy — In a surprise announcement Friday, HP CEO Mark Hurd said he would resign. Chief Financial Officer Cathie Lesjak will take over immediately.
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