HP announces a change in leadership for the Printing and Personal Systems (PSS) unit-- after little more than a year executive VP Todd Bradley steps down from the role to assume leadership of Strategic Growth Initiatives.

In his new position Bradley will work with HP CEO Meg Whitman on boosting business in China and "extending the company’s critical channel partner relationships around the world."

“There’s nothing more important to HP than our channel partners and the future of our business in China,” Whitman says. “I’ve asked Todd to use his expertise to focus on these areas. I’ve also asked him to study the landscape of small companies and startups that could partner with HP to spur growth.”

Taking over PSS from Bradley is former Acer UK managing director and Lenovo VP (not to mention current HP PPS Asia Pacific and Japan senior VP) Dion Weisler.

“Dion is one of our very best executives and his background is perfect given the challenges we face in the marketplace,” Whitman continues. “Todd has left Dion a great legacy to build on.  Today’s announcement is about putting our best qualified leaders into roles focused on restarting HP’s growth. HP is extremely fortunate to have a strong bench to draw on as we rebuild and restore the company.”

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