HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) names Ketan Patel to lead Personal Systems

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HP Inc. reported a planned leadership transition in its Personal Systems business. Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems, will leave the company after more than 30 years with HP to pursue outside professional ambitions.

Mr. Cho will step down from his current role effective November 1, 2025, and will remain with HP through December 31, 2025 to support a smooth transition. Ketan Patel, who has over 20 years of experience at HP and most recently served as SVP and Chief Operating Officer, Global Personal Systems Category, will succeed Mr. Cho as President of Personal Systems effective November 1, 2025.

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Corporate governance and leadership transition analyst

HP outlines an orderly succession for its Personal Systems leadership.

HP Inc. is implementing a structured leadership change in its Personal Systems segment. Alex Cho, a more than 30-year company veteran, will step down as President of Personal Systems on November 1, 2025 and stay through December 31, 2025 to assist with transition.

The company has named internal executive Ketan Patel as successor, effective November 1, 2025. Patel’s background as SVP and Chief Operating Officer, Global Personal Systems Category suggests continuity in strategy and operations, given his more than 20 years at HP and existing responsibility within the same business area.

The impact of this change will depend on how effectively responsibilities are handed over during the defined transition period through December 31, 2025. Future disclosures in company filings may provide additional detail on any strategic or organizational shifts resulting from this leadership change.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

September 29, 2025

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)

HP Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-4423	94-1081436
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On September 29, 2025, Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems, informed HP Inc. (“HP”) and HP agreed that Mr. Cho will depart HP in order to pursue outside professional ambitions, following a more than 30-year career with the company.  Mr. Cho will step down from his current role effective November 1, 2025, and will remain with HP to aid with the transition until December 31, 2025.

Ketan Patel will succeed Mr. Cho as President of Personal Systems, effective November 1, 2025.  Mr. Patel has over 20 years of experience at the company, most recently as SVP and Chief Operating Officer, Global Personal Systems Category.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	HP Inc.
DATE: October 1, 2025	By:	/s/ JULIE JACOBS
	Name:	Julie Jacobs
	Title:	Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did HP Inc. (HPQ) announce in its 8-K?

HP Inc. announced that Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems, will depart after more than 30 years with the company. He will step down on November 1, 2025, remain through December 31, 2025, and be succeeded by Ketan Patel as President of Personal Systems.

When will Alex Cho step down from his role at HP Inc. (HPQ)?

Alex Cho will step down as President of Personal Systems effective November 1, 2025. He will continue with HP through December 31, 2025 to support the leadership transition, providing continuity while his successor, Ketan Patel, assumes the President of Personal Systems role.

Who is replacing Alex Cho as HP Inc. (HPQ) President of Personal Systems?

Ketan Patel will succeed Alex Cho as President of Personal Systems effective November 1, 2025. Patel has over 20 years of experience at HP, most recently serving as SVP and Chief Operating Officer, Global Personal Systems Category, indicating deep familiarity with the business.

How long has Alex Cho worked at HP Inc. (HPQ) before his departure?

Alex Cho is departing HP after a career of more than 30 years with the company. During his tenure, he rose to become President of Personal Systems, and will now leave to pursue outside professional ambitions, remaining through year-end 2025 to help with transition.

What role did Ketan Patel hold at HP Inc. (HPQ) before becoming President of Personal Systems?

Before being named President of Personal Systems, Ketan Patel served as SVP and Chief Operating Officer, Global Personal Systems Category. This role gave him operational oversight within the same business, supporting continuity as he assumes the top leadership position on November 1, 2025.

How is HP Inc. (HPQ) managing the transition of its Personal Systems leadership?

HP is managing the transition by having Alex Cho step down as President of Personal Systems on November 1, 2025, but remain until December 31, 2025 to aid the handover. Ketan Patel, a long-time HP executive, will assume the President role on November 1, 2025.