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Oct032010

Hewlett Packard goes German

DateSunday, October 3, 2010 at 5:16

Hewlett Packard was a leading printer developer and producer in the 1980's. Before that, the company had made itself well known with the marketing of high-tech products. It was even the first in introducing a mass produced computer: the 9100A. After different mergers and acquisitions and a troublesome history with appointed CEO's, HP has appointed Mr. Léo Apotheker as the new top executive. Mr. Apotheker originates from SAP and has been with them for over 20 years.

The interesting part about this, is that Mr. Apotheker is not from the US. But this is not a strange choice at all! The German economy is picking up very rapidly at this moment and is showing one of the highest growth rates in Europe. Will he succeed? I think so. From our experience with German companies we have gotten a strong impression that managers have a strong sense of urgency in being the best in what they do. And this combined with a humble behaviour.

This reminds me of the book "Good to Great". Written by James C. Collins.

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