International Business Machines Corporation, known widely as IBM, is a global leader in the field of information technology services and consulting. The company's operations are primarily in the Technology sector, focusing on Information Technology Services.
IBM was founded on June 16, 1911, by Charles Ranlett Flint. It began as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) and was renamed “International Business Machines” in 1924. IBM is headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States.
Main Product(s):
IBM offers a wide array of technology and consulting services, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, commerce, data management, and IT infrastructure.
Short History of International Business Machines Corporation:
1911 – Founded as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR).
1924 – Renamed to International Business Machines Corporation (IBM).
1952 – Thomas J. Watson, Jr. became CEO, leading IBM's expansion into electronic computers.
1981 – Launched its first personal computer, the IBM PC.
1993 – Underwent a major restructuring to focus on software and services.
2012 – Ginni Rometty became the first woman to lead the company as CEO.
2020 – Arvind Krishna appointed as CEO, focusing on hybrid cloud and AI.
Key Executives:
Name
Title
Pay
Exercised
Year Born
Mr. Arvind Krishna
CEO & Chairman of the Board
5.62M
N/A
1963
Mr. James J. Kavanaugh
Senior VP & CFO
2.94M
N/A
1967
Ms. Michelle H. Browdy
Senior VP of Legal & Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel
2.54M
N/A
1965
Mr. Gary D. Cohn
Executive Vice Chairman
3.17M
N/A
1961
Ms. Joanne Wright
Senior Vice President of Transformation & Operations
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mr. Alexander Franz Stern
Senior VP of Strategy, M&A, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
N/A
N/A
1966
Mr. Jonathan H. Adashek
Senior VP of Marketing & Communications and Chief Communications Officer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ms. Nickle Jaclyn LaMoreaux
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
N/A
N/A
1980
Dr. Bernard S. Meyerson Ph.D.
Chief Innovation Officer Emeritus
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mr. Kirill Korniliev
VP of Sales and Head of The Industry Solutions Area In Central & Eastern Europe