Enterprise Technology, Hybrid Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer / IBM
Arvind Krishna is the Chairman and CEO of IBM, a role he has held since April 2020, with the Chairman title added in January 2021. A seasoned technologist and business leader, he is credited with leading IBM's reinvention as a global tech powerhouse, focusing on hybrid cloud, AI, and quantum computing. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President, Cloud and Cognitive Software
Senior Vice President, Hybrid Cloud and Director, IBM Research
General Manager, Development and Manufacturing, Systems and Technology Group
General Manager, Information Management Software
Watson Research, Security/Tivoli Products, Database/Warehouse Products
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
B.Tech.
Core technical and professional competencies driving IBM's hybrid cloud and AI strategy.
Enterprise Technology, Hybrid Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing
Software Development, Data Management, IT Services, Defense (Northrop Grumman Board)
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Digital Transformation, Responsible Tech, Innovation, Future-Focused
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A factual summary of Arvind Krishna's executive roles and academic background.
He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Based on his career timeline, Arvind Krishna has been associated with IBM for over 33 years.
His current role is Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM.
His strategy centers on transforming IBM into a hybrid cloud and AI company, with a focus on quantum computing.