IBM Elects Ramon L. Laguarta to its Board of Directors

IBM Elects Ramon L. Laguarta to its Board of Directors

By CNW Group
Publication Date: 2026-01-30 21:30:00

ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors has elected Ramon L. Laguarta to the board, effective March 1, 2026.

IBM Corporation logo. (PRNewsfoto/IBM Corporation)

Ramon L. Laguarta, 62, is the chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo. With a strong commitment to performance and leadership, Mr. Laguarta has led PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, since 2018. He has played a pivotal role in PepsiCo’s portfolio and cultural transformation.

Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: “We are pleased to have Ramon Laguarta join the IBM board of directors. Ramon’s background, expertise and proven track record of leveraging technology to transform large organizations make him an ideal director to help steward IBM and deliver significant value to our shareholders.”

Under Mr. Laguarta’s leadership, PepsiCo has evolved into a growth-driven, best-in-class organization. He has led a…