Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced a leadership change, appointing Jennifer Temple as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO). Effective August 1, Temple will assume responsibility for both marketing and communications, expanding her role from her previous position as Chief Communications Officer.With a career spanning over three decades, Temple brings extensive experience in brand building and strategic communications to her new role. Prior to joining HPE in 2018, she held leadership positions at prominent organisations including Wells Fargo, Hill & Knowlton, and The Irvine Company.Temple succeeds Jim Jackson, who is retiring after a 26-year tenure at HPE, including six years as Chief Marketing Officer. Under Temple's leadership, HPE aims to streamline its operations and enhance its market position through a unified approach to marketing and communications.HPE President and CEO Antonio Neri expressed confidence in Temple's ability to drive the company's strategic direction and deliver exceptional results."HPE has innovated and inspired the world for more than 80 years, and our brand strength is essential to our future ability to transform enterprises and entire industries. Jennifer was one of my first hires as CEO and is a trusted partner. She is a creative, purpose-driven executive who engages thoughtfully with stakeholders, develops high-performing teams, and delivers results. She has strengthened our corporate culture, distinguished us in the marketplace, and demonstrated our societal impact. I am excited to see her guide all facets of our marketing strategy so that we capitalize on the incredible moment we have ahead of us. Neri also thanked Jackson for his contributions to HPE. "Jim has been a fantastic CMO and has built a world-class marketing function,?Ç¥ Neri said.  (Image credit: hpe.com)

Pooja Thakran has joined Wells Fargo as Executive & Lead Public Affairs. She confirmed her new job role on her LinkedIn profile. "As they say, ?ÇÿJobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.?ÇÖ I have chosen to take up a new adventure by changing my job, experiencing the new, building something great, sustaining, and cherishing. This time, I am changing wells! From Honeywell to Wells Fargo. After four intense and amazing years at Honeywell, I am delighted to take up the position of Executive & Leader, Public Affairs, India and Philippines, for Wells Fargo, a leading US bank with over 150 years of legacy, ranked among the Fortune 50 companies. In my first week, I feel fortunate to have met the top 300 leaders in the region. Great to say #wearewellsfargo as we spend the rest of the week at the leadership conference learning how Wells Fargo is gearing up for growth and excellence."Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Pooja worked at Honeywell as Sr. Director & Head of Corporate Communications for over four years. Before her tenure at Honeywell, Pooja served as Director of Corporate Communications & CSR at Boehringer Ingelheim. She has also been associated with Lupin, Telenor, ALSTOM Grid, Aon Hewitt, GE Capital, and Hewlett-Packard. In her early years, Pooja managed communications in the hotels and hospitality sector, including roles at Sheraton New Delhi Hotel (ITC Group) and Taj Mahal Hotel.