Stephanie Dismore is HP’s Americas Channel Chief and a Vice President responsible for both the commercial and consumer channel organization across the Americas. She leads the part of HP that works with channel partners—retailers, big box stores, office supply chains, e‑tailers, distributors, and local value-added resellers (VARs)—who sell, install, and service HP products. This channel ecosystem represents nearly 90% of HP’s yearly revenue, so her organization is central to HP’s business. Dismore is a strong advocate of HP’s “channel first” strategy and spends much of her time on the road meeting partners; in one year she logged about 250,000 airline miles. Her leadership and impact have been recognized by industry groups, including: - CRN’s Power 100: The Most Powerful Women of the Channel 2018 - CRN’s 2018 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs - Finalist for Women in Consumer Technology’s Legacy Awards Based in Austin, Texas, she balances this high-travel leadership role with life as a mother in a blended family of six and describes herself as a “beach girl” at heart.

Stephanie Dismore entered HP from a non-technical background. Before joining the company, she worked in consumer brands, cable TV, and sports marketing. Her move into tech began when her sister-in-law, who worked for HP in Vancouver, told her about an opening. Her first reaction was that she couldn’t see herself at a tech company. She ultimately interviewed for and accepted a role as marketing communications manager for HP’s calculator team—despite feeling underqualified. At the time, calculators were no longer seen as cutting-edge technology, but they had a loyal customer base. Dismore was energized by the challenge of helping “make calculators cool again” and had to quickly learn how to market to scientists and engineers, even though she was not one herself. Over nearly 19 years at HP, she used those early lessons to move through a series of leadership roles, eventually taking on responsibility for the Americas channel organization. Her path shows that you don’t need to be an engineer to build a career in tech; you can bring strengths from other industries, learn the technology, and grow into roles that shape how products reach customers at scale.

Stephanie Dismore offers practical, experience-based advice both for women in male-dominated environments and for recent graduates. For women who are often the only woman in the room: - She acknowledges that it’s common to second-guess yourself, even with years of experience. - Her mindset: “I have nothing to prove, but I have a lot to offer.” - She emphasizes staying authentic rather than trying to act like one of the men. - In her experience, colleagues respect you more when you show up as yourself and are confident in what you bring to the table. For recent college graduates: - She encourages starting with a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. - Her core advice is to build your career around your strengths. When you work in areas that align with your natural skills, you’re more likely to feel energy, passion, and sustained interest. Dismore also draws inspiration from leaders and role models who shape her leadership style: - She admires fashion entrepreneur Tory Burch for building a business in a male-dominated space and for using philanthropy to help other women thrive. - She points to HP CEO Dion Weisler’s consistent reminder to “be humble,” even when the company is winning in the marketplace, and she aims to reflect that humility in her own leadership. Together, her guidance centers on self-awareness, authenticity, and leading with your strengths while staying grounded.