Roundup: As Hurd Exits, What's Ahead for HP?

HP's CEO challenge: Find a master of tech transformation, not cost-cutting - For the second time in a little over five years, Hewlett-Packard needs a CEO who can restore stability and trust after an unexpected scandal has rocked the venerable Silicon Valley institution. Analysis from the San Jose Mercury-News.

Hurd Scandal the Latest Episode in HP's Peyton Place Annals - For a company that was predictably boring for decades, Hewlett-Packard's recent history has more closely resembled the plot of a Silicon Valley Peyton Place. From CBS News.

Why would Mark Hurd take such risks as the head of HP? - Analysis from Dean Takahashi at VentureBeat: What's hard to understand is how this happened to Hurd when he, more than almost any major executive, appeared so disciplined and true to message. He demonstrated a sharp intellect when it came to balancing the risks and opportunities of running the huge corporation.

Speculation Begins Over Hurd's Successor as HP CEO - Now that Mark Hurd has resigned as CEO of Hewlett-Packard, to whom will the company look to replace him? From All Things D.

The search for HP's next top CEO - Some successor speculation from CNet: As a committee begins its search for former CEO Mark Hurd's replacement, here are a few of the top candidates they are likely considering for the job.

An Actress Is Identified in the H.P. Scandal - The mystery woman whose relationship to Hewlett-Packard’s chief executive, Mark V. Hurd, led to his ouster came forward on Sunday to back up Mr. Hurd’s claims that they never had an affair or a sexual relationship.

Hurd's thundering severance check - HP's proxy filing made earlier this year says Hurd is eligible to receive as much as $53 million in pay and perks upon his separation from the company, all told, depending on the circumstances. From Fortune's Street Sweep blog.

Timeline: Hewlett-Packard CEOs - Computerworld reviews the CEOs that have led HP throughout the years.