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John R. Opel

American computer businessman (1925-2011) · United States · On the map · Executives · Died at 86

John Roberts Opel was an American computer businessman. He served eleven years as the president of IBM between 1974 and 1985. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of IBM from 1981 to 1985, and the chairman of the board of directors from 1983 to 1986.

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Awards

Financial Times Person of the Year1983

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Executives
Type
Executive
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2011 · aged 86