Ginni Rometty is an American business executive best known for her role as the former Chairwoman, President, and CEO of IBM. She served in these positions from 2012 to 2020, making her the first woman to lead the company. Under her leadership, IBM focused on cloud computing and artificial intelligence, particularly through its Watson platform. Rometty joined IBM in 1981 and held various positions in sales, marketing, and strategy before becoming CEO. She is recognized for her efforts to transform the company and adapt to changing technology trends. Rometty has also been involved in initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.