Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Former IBM CEO Louis Gerstner dies at 83
Louis Gerstner, who was the CEO of IBM from 1993 to 2002, has passed away at the age of 83.
He was known for saving IBM from potential bankruptcy and changing the company's focus to business services.
Before IBM, he worked at RJR Nabisco, American Express, and McKinsey.
He also wrote books, served on several company boards, and was involved in philanthropy, especially in education and biomedical research.
The current IBM CEO, Arvind Krishna, remembered Gerstner for his leadership and vision.
Louis Gerstner, former IBM CEO and chairman, died on March 1, 2025, at the age of 83.
He led IBM from 1993 to 2002, turning around the company from potential bankruptcy by focusing on business services.
Gerstner was the first outsider to run IBM, previously working at RJR Nabisco, American Express, and McKinsey.
He authored two books and served on the boards of several major companies, including Bristol-Myers and the New York Times.
Gerstner was passionate about public education and established the Gerstner Philanthropies, supporting various initiatives.
- Who
- Louis Gerstner, former CEO and chairman of IBM
- What
- Death of Louis Gerstner
- When
- March 1, 2025 (Saturday)
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Cause of death not provided
- Name
- Louis Gerstner
- Age at Death
- 83
- Role
- Former CEO and Chairman of IBM
- Tenure at IBM
- 1993-2002
- Notable Works
- Who Says Elephants Can't Dance, Reinventing Education
- Philanthropic Focus
- Biomedical research, environmental and education initiatives, social services
- Board Memberships
- Bristol-Myers, New York Times, American Express, AT&T, Caterpillar