Hi all,
I understand that my guess regarding the filling of the OpenSkies positions
with Jim and Roy was, well, wrong. Oops.
Anyway, yesterday I was speaking with a close friend of mine who has worked
at HP for many years. He told me that while the OpenSkies acquisition may
be a new and revolutionary activity for CSY it isn't for HP as a whole. He
related several instances where HP either purchased companies whole or
joint-ventured with some companies and installed high quality existing HP
management into the new organizations. He said that this has, by and
large, been a very successful experience for HP.
I find it very reassuring that senior HP management has enough confidence
in Jim and Roy to move into this new area. I also find it reassuring that
senior HP management has enough confidence in the remaining people that CSY
will continue to be able to aggressively address an increasing mission.
Bill
At 09:28 AM 10/28/98 -0500, Joe Geiser wrote:
>Jerry Fochtman said at 9:22 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 1998:
>
>> Granted Jim and Roy have played important roles in the
>> continued growth
>> of the HP3000. However, there are a great number of other, dedicated
>> individuals in CSY who may not be as well known, but who also
>> have been
>> instrumental in what has happened the last several years. It is this
>> depth of commitment and dedication within CSY which has made
>> a difference and helped fuel this growth.
>
>What Jerry says is very true... there has been some "musical chairs" within
>CSY (and within HP in general). The entire CSY "team" works very well
>together and the loss of two key people is not going to disrupt this.
>
>Some people in CSY, just like in many other large companies, see
>opportunities in other areas of the company - and take them. Sometimes, the
>company sees an opportunity for an individual to contribute in another area.
>It has to be good for Jim and Roy, people wouldn't accept the assignment if
>it wasn't - and HP dosen't just move people for the heck of it.
>
>Best of luck to Jim and Roy!
>
>Best Regards,
>Joe
>
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