IBM SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:40 UTC
CEO Timeline
Arvind KrishnaCurrent
Apr 2020 — Present(6y 5mo)
Arvind Krishna was elected Chief Executive Officer of IBM, effective April 6, 2020, succeeding V. M. Rometty who retired on December 31, 2020.
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Virginia M. RomettyManually reviewed
Jan 2012 — Dec 2020(8y 11mo)
Virginia M. Rometty was appointed president and chief executive officer of IBM, effective January 1, 2012.
Ginni Rometty retired as IBM's Chief Executive Officer, with Arvind Krishna succeeding her as CEO effective April 2021 and as Chairman effective January 1, 2021.
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Samuel J. PalmisanoManually reviewed
Jan 2002 — Dec 2011(9y 11mo)
planned retirement; transitioned to Senior Advisor role from October 1 through November 30, 2012