Virginia 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 in transforming IBM into a more agile and innovative company, emphasizing the importance of technology in business solutions.