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Congratulations, You’re Growing!

by Voodoo Demigod on 05-04-2009 06:12 PM - last edited on 05-04-2009 06:48 PM

Growth of Next Bench

 

As a Chief Technology Officer at HP, I have helped develop and introduce some exciting technology to the industry. But one of the most exciting things I have witnessed is the evolution of technology as a platform for building stronger relationships with our customers and the technology community.

 

It wasn’t that long ago that our only real dialogue with consumers occurred at support centers and focus groups. While those conversations are of continuing importance, we can now engage in a more regular and mutually beneficial way thanks to platforms like The Next Bench.

 

Since we introduced The Next Bench last year, the Voodoo team has discussed everything from product design to pop culture with you via blog posts and conversations on the message boards and forums.  Your willingness to listen and share your thoughts has been enormously valuable and gracious.

 

Recently we have added some new members to The Next Bench blogging roster.  Going forward they will open the window into HP to an even wider range of innovation, products and technology topics related to their roles.  We hope that you’ll get to know each of them.

 

The growth of our community will also require us to restructure this website somewhat over the coming months. We ask that you bear with us during this process and continue to provide your feedback as changes are introduced. Thanks for your continued support!

 

- Phil

 

Message Edited by Phil on 05-04-2009 06:48 PM

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  • Ann Finnie is HP’s worldwide PR manager for consumer PCs and for the Personal Systems Group VP & CTO (Phil McKinney). She also likes to dabble in social media via Twitter (@AFinnie) and YouTube.
  • Brian Leong aka BZGuy002 is the Desktop Product Marketing lead focused on introducing new innovative technologies to the HP mainstream market segment.
  • Barry Ferris is the Premium Notebook Product Marketing and Software and User Experience lead for Hewlett-Packard’s Personal Systems Group. In the forums, he is known by his alter ego is FredFrenzy.
  • Tony "Frosty" Welch is the lead Social Media Strategist for HP PSG and the Community Manager for The Next Bench. He's @frostola on Twitter.
  • Phil McKinney is vice president and chief technology officer for Hewlett-Packard's Personal Systems Group.
  • Rahul Sood is the founder of VoodooPC and the Chief Technology Officer of the Gaming Initiative at HP. He's also a serial entrepreneur and is always looking to build new things.
  • Mark Solomon is the Principal Designer for Voodoo where he leads the industrial design, packaging design and brand visual language. Mark enjoys a good brand experience, breakdancing and Ovaltine.
  • Stacy Wolf is the Director of Notebook Design for Hewlett Packard’s Personal Systems Group, where he drives design strategy and oversees worldwide design development. Besides Industrial Design, he is also responsible for user interface design, packaging design, and end user documentation.
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