Wednesday, October 26, 2011

IBM taps first woman CEO to succeed Palmisano

USA Today
By Scott Martin, USA TODAY

IBM on Tuesday tapped Virginia "Ginni" Rometty to succeed Sam Palmisano as chief executive officer, becoming the first female CEO in the company's 100-year history.
Rometty, 54, will take the helm effective Jan. 1.
Analysts say that the 30-year IBM veteran was the natural choice. She is currently senior vice president and IBM's head of sales, marketing and strategy.

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/story/2011-10-25/ibm-ceo-retires/50913034/1

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