One could argue, though, that it is time for HP directors John Hammergren and G.

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Institutional Shareholder Services had opposed the re-election of Lane, as well as McKesson CEO John Hammergren and Thompson.

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The top spot goes to John Hammergren of McKesson, the largest distributor of both pharmaceuticals and health care I.

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Mr Lane will remain on the board, but two other directors, John Hammergren and G Kennedy Thompson are to leave.

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Chairman Ray Lane will give up that role, but remain on the board, while fellow directors Ken Thompson and John Hammergren will depart.

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Drury pointed out that while Hewlett-Packard is one of America's largest and best-known public corporations, its dysfunctional board includes only one chief executive officer of another public company: John Hammergren of McKesson Corp.

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Drury pointed out that while Hewlett-Packard (nyse: HPQ - news - people ) is one of America's largest and best-known public corporations, its dysfunctional board includes only one chief executive officer of another public company: John Hammergren of McKesson Corp.

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