Margaret C. Whitman served as the President and CEO of HP Inc. from September 2011 to November 2015. Before joining HP, she had a notable stint as the CEO of eBay from 1998 to 2008, where she transformed the company...

Margaret C. Whitman served as the President and CEO of HP Inc. from September 2011 to November 2015. Before joining HP, she had a notable stint as the CEO of eBay from 1998 to 2008, where she transformed the company into a major online marketplace. During her time at HP, she faced challenges related to declining revenues and competitive pressures. In fiscal 2015, her total compensation was reported at around $2.15 million, primarily driven by her salary and additional benefits, instead of performance bonuses due to unmet metrics. Interestingly, Whitman stepped down from her role as Chairman of the Board at HP in July 2017, paving the way for a new leadership structure. An interesting aspect of her tenure was her substantial insider trading activity, with her holdings fluctuating significantly—peaking at $31.09 million in January 2022, indicating her confidence in the company's future. Whitman’s management style and experience across various industries have shaped her approach to guiding HP during a transitional phase for the company.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other HP CEOs

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Margaret C. Whitman

Ex-CEO of HP

Education

Not Available

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

November 30, 1955 - 69 years ago

CEO of HP for

4 years 1 month (Sep 2011 - Nov 2015)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Executive Officer of eBay Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Margaret C. Whitman

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Gary E. Dickerson

CEO of Applied Materials

2023 Compensation

Stock

$40.73M

Salary

$1.03M

Bonus

$1.63M

Other

$241.98K

Total Holdings

$259.00M

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Charles H. Robbins

CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc.

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.39M

Bonus

$6.27M

Other

$78.05K

Total Holdings

$47.45M

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Jen-Hsun Huang

Founder and CEO of Nvidia

2023 Compensation

Stock

$61.63M

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$4.00M

Other

$2.49M

Total Holdings

$99.30B

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Antonio Neri

CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$135.39K

Total Holdings

$28.02M

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Warren E. Buffett

CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$100.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$313.60K

Total Holdings

$162.98B

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Michael S. Dell

Founder and CEO of Dell Technologies

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$950.00K

Bonus

$2.03M

Other

$47.41K

Total Holdings

$3.60B

Holdings

See how much did Margaret C. Whitman make over time.

At various points during her time at HP, Margaret C. Whitman's stock holdings fluctuated significantly, showcasing her confidence and investment in the company's future. For instance, her holdings reached a peak of $31.09 million in January 2022, demonstrating her strong...

At various points during her time at HP, Margaret C. Whitman's stock holdings fluctuated significantly, showcasing her confidence and investment in the company's future. For instance, her holdings reached a peak of $31.09 million in January 2022, demonstrating her strong belief in HP's potential even after stepping down as CEO. Over time, there were several notable fluctuations in her holdings, starting at $17.16 million in September 2019 and gradually increasing to as high as $30.50 million by December 2021 before retreating to roughly $25.00 million by September 2023. This volatility reflects not just market dynamics but also her ongoing belief in the company’s strategic direction and the tech landscape's evolution. Her substantial engagements within HP signal that her wealth is closely tied to the company's performance, showing a shared fate with investors.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

HPE @ $15.93

Total Stock Sold

$255.99M

HPE

$255.99M

15,876,228 HPE shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Margaret C. Whitman didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra HPE15,876,228 shares worth $166.38M.
This is -35% and $89.61M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Margaret C. Whitman.

DBX

13,298 shares

DBX

May 23, 2019

Received

HPE

$5.07M

HPE at $15.05/share

Jul 6, 2018

Sale

HPE

$5.08M

HPE at $15.08/share

Jun 27, 2018

Sale

HPE

$10.33M

HPE at $15.33/share

Jun 20, 2018

Sale

HPE

$10.70M

HPE at $15.87/share

Jun 13, 2018

Sale

HPE

$10.73M

HPE at $15.91/share

Jun 6, 2018

Sale

HPE

$10.40M

HPE at $15.43/share

May 30, 2018

Sale

HPE

$10.80M

HPE at $16.03/share

May 23, 2018

Sale

HPE

$11.81M

HPE at $17.53/share

May 16, 2018

Sale

HPE

$11.80M

HPE at $17.51/share

May 9, 2018

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Margaret C. Whitman make over time.

Throughout her tenure at HP, Margaret C. Whitman's compensation reflected her position and the company's performance. In fiscal 2015, she earned approximately $2.15 million, which primarily included a salary of about $1.5 million, with the rest coming from other benefits like a 401(k) match and security services, but no performance bonuses were awarded that year due to the company not meeting specific metrics. This payment structure shows a focus on tying compensation to performance metrics, which were significant in assessing how well HP was doing during her leadership. Her previous years showed varied compensation packages reflecting her successful leadership at eBay, but at HP, she faced challenges that impacted her overall compensation package.

Year

2015

Total Compensation

$1.80M

Salary

$1.50M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to align executive compensation with performance and stockholder interests, focusing on long-term value creation.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for fiscal 2015 as the performance metrics were not met.

Other

$297.44K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes 401(k) match, personal aircraft usage, and security services.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2015 as the performance conditions for the PCSOs and PARSUs were not met.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for fiscal 2015 included revenue, net earnings, and free cash flow, which were not met.

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