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Originally Published 14 days ago — by CNBC
Louis Gerstner, who famously revitalized IBM as its CEO and transformed its culture and focus, has died at age 83. His leadership helped steer IBM away from potential bankruptcy towards success, and he was also known for his philanthropy and involvement in public education initiatives.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Guardian
Louis Gerstner, credited with transforming IBM during a critical period in the 1990s, has died at age 83. As the first outsider to lead IBM, he focused on restoring profitability and integrating solutions, abandoning plans to split the company and making key decisions like dropping OS/2. His leadership helped reshape IBM into a more client-focused and innovative company, leaving a lasting legacy in the tech industry.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
Louis Gerstner, credited with transforming IBM from a struggling hardware company into a leading services and software enterprise during his nine-year tenure as CEO, passed away at 83. His strategic shift towards middleware, internet, and e-business, along with cost-cutting and cultural changes, significantly increased IBM's market value and revenue, leaving a lasting legacy in corporate leadership.