From Operator to President: Alex Cho’s Leadership Journey at HP

Today we launch Episode One of Season Two, focused on board readiness, with Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP. Alex leads global teams delivering innovative computing solutions that enable work, learning, and connection in a hybrid world. Known as a purpose-driven leader, he has driven sustainable growth, award-winning design excellence, and HP’s industry-leading sustainability and digital equity initiatives. Having lived and worked across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Alex is currently based in Palo Alto.This episode opens a special three-part Get Hired Up series that explores a pivotal question for senior technology leaders: What really changes when a world-class operator steps into fiduciary governance?3:15 – Employee Engagement as a lever4:15 – Work Relationship Index at HP7:25 – EE metrics at HP (28%)9:00  - Management Index10:36 – Connection to company & its mission – enabling a workplace for growth & fulfilment13:32 – Engaged Leaders & Unplugged sessions16:34 Global Implications &  Business Outlook17:43 Post-Covid – sparking growth ambition18:34 – helping employees engage via video20:33 – Employees & Customers as Levers22:44 Customer Focus Orientation24:34 AI and leaders of the future26:40 Fueling innovation at HP27:28 Alex’s journey at HP29:36 Alex in Paris32:00 Reach Alex Cho on LIWestgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts