Stephen Leonard

Stephen Leonard is the General Manager of IBM's Cognitive Systems Division and has a wealth of experience in various leadership roles within IBM. He is responsible for overseeing the development, sales, and marketing of IBM's Power Systems franchise and offerings in cloud computing and data centers.

With a career spanning over 25 years at IBM, Stephen has held key positions such as General Manager for IBM North America and Chief Executive of IBM United Kingdom and Ireland. He has successfully managed business divestitures, acquisition integrations, and turnaround business growth initiatives.

Stephen's leadership has focused on enhancing clients' understanding of market trends through AI and advanced analytics applications. He has played a crucial role in restructuring go-to-market strategies to address clients' evolving IT requirements.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Stephen is actively involved as Chairman of the Business Action on Economic Renewal Leadership Team. He holds a degree in applied physics and electronics from the University of Dundee and currently resides in Connecticut.

Stephen Leonard's background showcases his dedication to driving innovation and growth within IBM, along with his commitment to leveraging analytics technology to empower clients and advance business strategies.