HP reportedly set to split off PC, printer business

Whitman will be chairman of the PC and printer business and CEO of the separate, enterprise-focused company, according to the story. Current lead independent director Patricia Russo, former CEO of Alcatel-Lucent, will be chairman of the enterprise company. Dion Weisler, who has been executive vice president of printing & personal systems since June 2013, will be CEO of the PC and printer operation.

An HP official said the company declined to comment.