Arvind Krishna
Arvind Krishna is the Chairman and CEO of IBM, a role he assumed in April 2020. With over 30 years at IBM, he has been instrumental in expanding new markets in AI, cloud, quantum computing, and blockchain, and notably led the $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat. Under his leadership, IBM has sharpened its focus on hybrid cloud and AI, driving significant growth and innovation. Arvind Krishna joined IBM in 1990, rising to Senior Vice President of Cloud and Cognitive Software from 2017 to 2020, where he pioneered IBM's hybrid cloud business. He was the principal architect of the $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat in 2019, the largest software acquisition in IBM's history, which defined the hybrid cloud market. In April 2020, he became CEO of IBM, and in January 2021, he was appointed Chairman. Under his leadership, IBM's generative AI business has reached nearly $2 billion each quarter. He was recognized as CRN's "Most Influential Executive" in 2021. His strategic vision continues to drive IBM's focus on hybrid cloud, AI, and quantum computing.
About IBM
Founded in 1911, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is a multinational technology and consulting company. They help enterprises and governments with hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting solutions. Core features include AI, cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity, offering benefits like scalability, robust security, and improved decision-making.