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Arthur K. Watson

IBM executive and United States Ambassador to France (1919-1974) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 55

Arthur Kittredge "Dick" Watson was an American businessman and diplomat. He served as president of IBM World Trade Corporation and United States Ambassador to France. His father, Thomas J. Watson, was IBM's founder and oversaw that company's growth into an international force from the 1920s to the 1950s.

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His brother Thomas J. Watson Jr. was the president of IBM from 1952 to 1971 and United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1974 · aged 55