Jon Iwata

Jon Iwata, a seasoned professional, served a distinguished 35-year career at IBM, ultimately as the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. His tenure saw IBM's ascension to the second most valuable brand globally. With a background in journalism from San Jose State University, Jon led IBM's digital transformation, shaping strategies pivotal to the company's growth in the eras of e-business, Smarter Planet, and Watson. Post-retirement, he assumed roles such as the Ogilvy Fellow at the Yale Center for Customer Insights, exploring the evolving landscape of business leadership amidst stakeholder capitalism. Beyond IBM, Jon holds key positions including Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, and directorships at organizations like the Ladies Professional Golf Association and The Center for Global Enterprise. Acknowledged by various hall of fames and industry accolades, Jon remains actively involved in several initiatives, including co-inventing a U.S. patent for nanotechnology.