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Al Zollar
Retired IBM Executive, Senior Advisor, Independent Board Director, and Technology Investor
Al Zollar is a seasoned technology executive and investor with over four decades of experience in the industry. He currently serves as an Executive Advisor at Siris Capital Group, a private equity firm specializing in technology and telecom investments.12
Career Highlights
IBM Career:: Zollar had a distinguished 34-year career at IBM, retiring in 2011.1 During his tenure, he held various senior management positions, including:
- General Manager of IBM Tivoli Software
- General Manager of IBM iSeries
- General Manager of Lotus Software2
Siris Capital Group:: Zollar joined Siris Capital Group in February 2014 as an Executive Partner and transitioned to the role of Executive Advisor in March 2021.13
Education
Zollar holds a Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, San Diego.3
Board Memberships
Al Zollar serves on the boards of several prominent organizations:
He previously served on the boards of Red Hat (2018-2019), Public Service Enterprise Group (2012-2023), and Chubb Corporation.12
Professional Associations
Zollar is a member of the Executive Leadership Group and a lifetime member of the National Society of Black Engineers.1
Expertise
Throughout his career, Zollar has developed deep expertise in:
- Operational excellence
- Customer satisfaction
- Cybersecurity
- Finance and risk management4
His extensive experience in technology and leadership roles has made him a valuable advisor in the private equity and technology sectors.
