Hewlett Packard Co. (HPQ) is actively interviewing candidates to fill its vacant chief executive spot, a move that comes as the hardware-and-services giant seeks to expand its position in the technology world through acquisitions.

"We've been very pleased with the selection of candidates," Interim Chief Executive Cathie Lesjak said at a technology conference on Wednesday. She said the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company had received more applicants than initially expected.

H-P's former chief executive, Mark Hurd, left abruptly last month after questions were raised about his personal conduct. On Monday, Hurd was appointed as co-president of database giant Oracle Corp. (ORCL), a move that rankled H-P. H-P subsequently filed a lawsuit against Hurd.

-By Ian Sherr, Dow Jones Newswires; 415-439-6455; ian.sherr@dowjones.com

 
 
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