HP Inc. has announced the appointment of Ma. Fatima ("Fama") De Vera Francisco to its board of directors. Francisco is CEO of baby, feminine and family care at the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G). Her appointment is effective immediately.

"I'm excited to welcome Fama to the board, as she will bring deep consumer brand-building and innovation experience along with a very global perspective," said Chip Bergh, chair, HP Board of Directors. "Her experiences and results leading some of P&G's biggest brands globally during her 35 years, combined with strong public company board experience, give me confidence that Fama will be a great addition to the HP board and that she will be instrumental in helping guide HP into the future."  

“We are pleased to welcome Fama to our board of directors,” said Enrique Lores, president and CEO, HP Inc. "Her breadth of experience and proven track record will be invaluable as we continue to advance our 'Future Ready' strategy. I'm confident her contributions will serve us well now and into our next stage of growth."

A respected leader in the industry, Francisco has had an impressive 35-year career at P&G with a proven track record of building brands, accelerating business growth and creating category share leadership. She is credited with having transformed multiple business sectors for the multinational consumer goods company, as well as achieving a number of firsts that include being the first female sales manager hired in P&G Philippines, among the youngest women promoted to president and being the first Asian female sector CEO in P&G's 187-year history.

She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of the Philippines.