Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 44/100
4 mention(s) identify ARVIND KRISHNA as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | 2021-03-08 | Research experience as Director of IBM Research and a computer scientist with expertise in key IBM technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud, quantum computing and blockchain. | Has a PhD in electrical engineering and extensive experience in technology, including AI and cloud computing. |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ | 2023-03-31 | Mr. Arvind Krishna has served as Chief Executive Officer of IBM and a member of IBM’s Board of Directors since April 2020. He was elected Chairman of IBM’s Board of Directors in December 2020. He joined IBM in 1990. Mr. Krishna led the IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software business unit from 2017 to April 2020 and was a principal architect of the acquisition of Red Hat, the largest acquisition in IBM’s history. Mr. Krishna also served as the director of IBM’s Research division from 2015 to 2020. Previously, he was general manager of IBM’s Systems and Technology Group, IBM’s development and manufacturing organization. Prior to that, he built and led many of IBM’s data-related businesses. | He is Chairman and CEO of IBM, with deep knowledge of manufacturing, research, artificial intelligence, computing, and significant technology experience, indicating strong software-related technical skills. |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ | 2024-04-03 | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). Deep knowledge of manufacturing and research, including in artificial intelligence and computing. Significant experience in cyber and digital transformation. | Chairman and CEO of IBM with deep knowledge of AI, computing, and significant technology experience. |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP /DE/ | 2025-04-04 | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM); led IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software business unit; principal architect of the acquisition of Red Hat; director of IBM’s Research division | Extensive technology experience including leadership at IBM, involvement in cloud, cognitive software, AI, and digital transformation; deep technical background implied. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2020-03-09 | Director since: 2020 (effective April 6, 2020) Age: 57 Committees: Executive (effective April 6, 2020) Arvind Krishna Senior Vice President, Cloud and Cognitive Software, IBM Chief Executive Officer of IBM, effective April 6, 2020 |
| 2021-03-08 | Research experience as Director of IBM Research and a computer scientist with expertise in key IBM technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud, quantum computing and blockchain. |
| 2022-03-07 | Arvind Krishna, 59, Chairman and CEO, IBM, Director since 2020, Committee: Executive (Chair). Compensation details in executive section, no director compensation listed. |
| 2023-03-06 | Arvind Krishna, 60, became the chief executive officer of IBM, and a member of the Board of Directors in April 2020. He was elected chairman of the Board of Directors in December 2020. Mr. Krishna joined IBM in 1990. Mr. Krishna led the IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software business unit from 2017 to April 2020 and was a principal architect of the acquisition of Red Hat, the largest acquisition in the Company’s history. Mr. Krishna also served as the director of IBM’s Research division from 2015 to 2020. Previously, he was general manager of IBM’s Systems and Technology Group, IBM’s development and manufacturing organization. Prior to that, he built and led many of IBM’s data-related businesses. In 2022, he became a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He is also a director of Northrop Grumman Corporation. He has an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and a PhD. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. |
| 2024-03-11 | Arvind Krishna Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IBM Director since: 2020 Age: 61 Committee: Executive (Chair) ... 2023 Compensation Discussion and Analysis For 2023, at target, approximately 77% of Mr. Krishna’s pay remained at risk and subject to attainment of rigorous performance goals. ... 2023 Summary Compensation Table A. Krishna, Chairman and CEO 2023 Total ($) 20,398,426 |
| 2025-03-10 | Arvind Krishna, 62, became the chief executive officer of IBM, and a member of the Board of Directors, in April 2020. He was elected chairman of the Board of Directors in December 2020. Mr. Krishna joined IBM in 1990. Mr. Krishna led the IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software business unit from 2017 to April 2020 and was a principal architect of the acquisition of Red Hat, the largest acquisition in the Company’s history. Mr. Krishna also served as the director of IBM’s Research division from 2015 to 2020. Previously, he was general manager of IBM’s Systems and Technology Group, IBM’s development and manufacturing organization. Prior to that, he built and led many of IBM’s data-related businesses. In 2022, he became a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He is also a director of Northrop Grumman Corporation. Mr. Krishna is also on the Board of Directors of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum and is a Vice Chair of The Economic Club of New York. He has an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2023-03-31 | Mr. Arvind Krishna has served as Chief Executive Officer of IBM and a member of IBM’s Board of Directors since April 2020. He was elected Chairman of IBM’s Board of Directors in December 2020. He joined IBM in 1990. Mr. Krishna led the IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software business unit from 2017 to April 2020 and was a principal architect of the acquisition of Red Hat, the largest acquisition in IBM’s history. Mr. Krishna also served as the director of IBM’s Research division from 2015 to 2020. Previously, he was general manager of IBM’s Systems and Technology Group, IBM’s development and manufacturing organization. Prior to that, he built and led many of IBM’s data-related businesses. |
| 2024-04-03 | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). Deep knowledge of manufacturing and research, including in artificial intelligence and computing. Significant experience in cyber and digital transformation. |
| 2025-04-04 | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM); led IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software business unit; principal architect of the acquisition of Red Hat; director of IBM’s Research division |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03