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Louis V. Gerstner

American businessman (1942-2025) · United States · On the map · Executives · Died at 83

Louis Vincent Gerstner Jr. was an American businessman, best known for his tenure as chairman and chief executive officer of IBM from April 1993 until 2002, when he retired as CEO in March and chairman in December. He is largely credited with turning IBM's fortunes around.

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Silver Olympic Order2000
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Lou Gerstner was the chairman of Gerstner Philanthropies.

Country
United States
Category
Executives
Type
Executive
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2025 · aged 83