PayPal’s Abrupt Leadership Overhaul: How HP’s Enrique Lores Became the Digital Payments Giant’s Unexpected Savior

PayPal's appointment of HP CEO Enrique Lores to replace Alex Chriss marks a dramatic leadership overhaul following disappointing Q4 earnings and an 18% stock plunge. The move left HP blindsided and scrambling for succession plans, while PayPal bets on operational expertise to revive its struggling payments platform amid mounting competitive pressures.