ON THE MOVE
HP Inc. appoints Karen Parkhill as chief financial officer
HP Inc. has announced that Karen Parkhill will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO) on August 5. Tim Brown, who has been serving as interim CFO, will return to his role as the head of print finance. Karen has spent the past 13 years serving as the CFO for well-established, publicly traded companies. She joins HP from Medtronic plc, a global healthcare technology company with more than 95,000 employees across 150 countries, where she served as executive vice president and CFO since 2016. “Karen’s wealth of experience across finance and leadership in helping to drive growth through innovation make her a tremendous addition to the HP leadership team,” said Enrique Lores, president and CEO, HP Inc. “As we advance our Future Ready strategy, Karen is uniquely positioned to drive our financial model and operational rigor. She will be pivotal in working across the business to drive growth and create value for our stakeholders. We are thrilled to welcome her to HP.” Karen began her finance career in the investment banking industry at JP Morgan, where she gained global experience in M&A and capital markets, working with clients across multiple sectors. Rising through the
ranks at JP Morgan, she ultimately became CFO for commercial banking. After five years in that role, Karen joined Comerica Incorporated, a financial services company and parent to Comerica Bank, where she served as vice chairman and CFO for five years. “I am excited to join HP at such a pivotal time for the company and the industry,” said Karen. “HP’s transformation over the past eight years has been extraordinary to watch and I look forward to working with a stellar team of professionals to advance the shared goal of creating long-term sustainable growth.” Karen also sits on the board of directors at American Express, currently chairing their Risk Committee. She previously served as a member of the International Women’s Forum, as a national trustee for the Boys and Girls Club of America, the board of directors of Methodist Health System, and the executive board for Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. Karen earned bachelor's degrees in business administration and mathematics from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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Katun Corporation appoints vice president of global marketing
Katun Corporation has appointed Kay Fernandez as vice president of global marketing. With more than two decades of strategic marketing experience in the imaging and technology sectors, Kay brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. Her proven track record of driving innovative marketing initiatives and fostering strategic partnerships will be instrumental in furthering Katun’s growth and market presence. Kay joins Katun from her previous role as senior vice president of marketing and global branding at an imaging solutions provider, where she spearheaded numerous successful marketing campaigns and played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s global footprint. In her new position, Kay will lead Katun’s marketing efforts, including brand development, digital marketing, public relations and customer engagement strategies. She will
work closely with the executive team to drive awareness, accelerate growth and strengthen Katun’s position as a trusted partner to businesses worldwide. “We are thrilled to welcome Kay to Katun Corporation,” said Kuoying Wang, CEO of Katun Corporation. “Her extensive experience and innovative approach to marketing will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our offerings and deliver exceptional value to our customers. I am confident that Kay’s leadership will play a key role in driving our marketing initiatives forward and fuelling our company’s success.” Kay added: “I am honoured to join Katun Corporation during this exciting time of growth and innovation. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Katun to drive strategic marketing initiatives that will further elevate our brand and support our customers’ evolving needs.”
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