By David Goldman and Shannon Liao, CNN Business
Updated 3:21 PM ET, Fri October 18, 2019
New York (CNN Business)Mark Hurd, CEO of Oracle and former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, two of Silicon Valley’s most storied companies, has died. He was 62.
Oracle Founder and Chairman Larry Ellison confirmed Hurd’s death Friday.
“Mark was my close and irreplaceable friend, and trusted colleague,” Ellison said in a memo to Oracle employees that was posted on Mark Hurd’s personal website. “Oracle has lost a brilliant and beloved leader who personally touched the lives of so many of us during his decade at Oracle. All of us will miss Mark’s keen mind and rare ability to analyze, simplify and solve problems quickly.”
Hurd took a leave of absence from Oracle (ORCL) a month ago for unspecified medical reasons. At the time, he said in a message to employees: “I’ve decided that I need to spend time focused on my health.” He had been a chief executive and board director at the company since 2014. He served alongside Safra Catz, who also has the title of CEO. Ellison took over Hurd’s responsibilities when he left.
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