This move is expected to be beneficial for both Microsoft and H-P and will improve the adoption of their software and hardware offerings among enterprise customers.
Driven by (I)nnovation, (D)evelopment and (P)rogress, the Chicago and New York-based foundation is focused on mobilizing resources to improve the quality of life for those in need.
Mr Crompton was formerly chief executive of Haringey Council where he helped improve children's services following the death of Peter Connelly, also known as Baby P, in 2007 after social workers missed signs of abuse.