The IBM board of directors has elected Ramon L. Laguarta to join the board, with his appointment effective March 1, 2026.
Laguarta, 62, currently serves as chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo. He has led the global food and beverage company since 2018 and is recognized for his role in transforming both its portfolio and culture.
Arvind Krishna, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of IBM, stated: “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.”
During Laguarta’s tenure at PepsiCo, he has implemented a comprehensive transformation strategy focused on growth and technology adoption across the enterprise. This approach has aimed at driving long-term value for the company.
