How do I contact members of the Board?
Individuals may communicate with the Board by contacting:
Secretary to the Board of Directors
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
1701 E Mossy Oaks Road
Spring, TX 77389-1767
email: [email protected]
Are most of HPE’s directors independent? Where can I find HPE’s independence standards?
HPEs Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that a substantial majority of the Board will consist of independent directors. The Board has determined that each of Robert M. Calderoni, Pamela L. Carter, Frank A. D’Amelio, Regina E. Dugan, Jean M. Hobby,
Raymond J. Lane, Ann M. Livermore, Bethany J. Mayer, Charles H. Noski, Raymond E. Ozzie, Gary M. Reiner, and Patricia F. Russo is independent within the meaning of HPE's director independence standards. HPE's director independence standards are posted on this website and are included in the proxy statement that HPE prepares and distributes each year in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders.
Do independent directors meet in executive session without HPE’s management?
Yes. The sessions are scheduled and chaired by the Lead Independent Director. Any independent director may request that an additional executive session be scheduled.
Do directors and officers at HPE abide by a code of business conduct and ethics?
HPE has adopted a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers (including HPEs principal executive officer, principal financial officer and controller) and employees, known as the Standards of Business Conduct. All directors and officers are required to abide by it. Any waivers of the Standards of Business Conduct for directors and executive officers are posted on this website.
How do I nominate someone for the Board or submit a stockholder proposal?
You may propose director candidates for consideration by the Board's Nominating, Governance, and Social Responsibility Committee. Any such recommendations should include the nominee's name and qualifications for Board membership and should be directed to the Corporate Secretary at:
Corporate Secretary
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
1701 E Mossy Oaks Road
Spring, TX 77389-1767
email: [email protected]
In addition, the Bylaws of HPE permit stockholders to nominate directors for election at an annual stockholder meeting. To nominate a director, the stockholder must give timely notice to the Corporate Secretary in accordance with the Bylaws of HPE and provide the information required by the Bylaws of HPE and otherwise comply with the other applicable provisions of the Bylaws of HPE.
You may submit proposals for consideration at a stockholder meeting. For a stockholder proposal to be considered for inclusion in HPE's proxy statement for the annual meeting, the Corporate Secretary must receive the written proposal at our principal executive offices no later than the deadlines noted in the annual proxy statement. Such proposals also must comply with SEC regulations under Rule 14a-8 regarding the inclusion of stockholder proposals in company sponsored proxy materials. Proposals should be addressed to the Corporate Secretary at the address noted above.
For a stockholder proposal that is not intended to be included in HPE's proxy statement under Rule 14a-8, the stockholder must deliver a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of a sufficient number of shares of HPE common stock to approve that proposal, provide the information required by the Bylaws of HPE and give timely notice to the Corporate Secretary in accordance with the Bylaws of HPE.
How many directors does HPE have and how long is the term of office for each director?
HPE has 13 directors. Each director is elected annually to serve until the next annual meeting or until his or her successor is elected.
