The CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, under investigation for sexual harassment, resigned Friday, said the U.S. computer group.
Hurd, who was head of HP since 2005, will be replaced by Chief Financial Officer Cathie Lesjak, who will serve as interim executive director.
According to HP, an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment involving a former supplier Hurd and HP has concluded that Hurd had not violated the internal code of the company's sexual harassment but had breached the code by hand driving the group.
HP said that its board of directors has established a commission to appoint a new CEO.