HP Inc. Names Gianluca Pettiti to Board of Directors
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HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) has announced the appointment of Gianluca Pettiti to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Pettiti currently serves as Executive Vice President and President of Life Sciences, Diagnostics and Applied at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Board Chair Chip Bergh highlighted Pettiti's global expertise and track record in fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and life sciences. CEO Enrique Lores emphasized Pettiti's international career experience and expertise in AI implementation will contribute to HP's artificial intelligence initiatives and customer experience enhancement.
Pettiti holds a Master of Science in Engineering from Politecnico di Torino and serves as a board member at the Italian Institute of Technology, a leading research institute in robotics and AI. He has authored several articles on AI and digital transformation in healthcare.
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- Addition of board member with extensive AI and technology expertise
- Strategic alignment with HP's focus on AI initiatives
- Brings global business leadership experience from major life sciences company
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, HPQ gained 0.12%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the appointment of Gianluca Pettiti to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pettiti is Executive Vice President and President, Life Sciences, Diagnostics and Applied for Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a global life sciences company. His appointment is effective immediately.
"We’re excited to welcome Gianluca to the HP Board of Directors," said Chip Bergh, Chair of the HP Board. "He brings invaluable global expertise and a proven track record of fostering innovation at the intersection of technology and life sciences. His experience spearheading digital and AI initiatives will be instrumental in advancing our business priorities."
Mr. Pettiti's leadership at Thermo Fisher along with his passion for technology and innovation have been instrumental supporting the growth of the company over the last two decades. Thermo Fisher today is globally recognized as the world leader in serving science, a trusted partner for its many customers and one of the world’s most admired companies. Mr. Pettiti is deeply committed to advancing the applications of technology across the industry and serves as a board member at the Italian Institute of Technology, a leading research institute in robotics and AI.
"We are pleased to have Gianluca join our Board of Directors," said HP Inc. President and CEO, Enrique Lores. "His broad international career, experience infusing AI into new industries, and passion for data-driven decision-making will bring new thought leadership to our AI initiatives, helping us create better and more fulfilling experiences for our customers."
Mr. Pettiti holds a Master of Science in Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, which recognized him as an Alumnus Testimonial in 2017 for his contributions to innovation. He has also authored several influential articles on AI and digital transformation in healthcare.
The full HP Board is listed at HP.com.
About HP Inc.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more. For more information, please visit: http://www.hp.com.
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