IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna to Receive Hunt Scanlon’s ‘Excellence in Culture’ Award
- The annual prize celebrates organizations that foster a creative and collaborative workplace culture, driving performance and promoting diversity at all levels.
Arvind Krishna, chairman and chief executive officer of IBM, has been named the recipient of Hunt Scanlon’s ‘Excellence in Culture’ Award, Hunt Scanlon Media announced on May 21. “This prestigious award celebrates organizations that foster a creative and collaborative workplace culture, driving performance and promoting diversity at all levels,” the announcement said.
According to the award announcement, Krishna has led IBM at “the forefront of cultivating an inclusive environment that prioritizes ‘People First,’ ensuring that every member of the organization feels empowered, accepted, and heard.” This approach “has not only strengthened IBM’s workforce but has also fueled innovation, reflecting the diverse character of its partners and customers worldwide,” Hunt Scanlon Media added.
The award is “not just about the influence of Mr. Krishna’s leadership,” said Christopher W. Hunt, President of Hunt Scanlon Media. “But it extends to a dedicated team who, day in and day out, supports what is a superlative culture throughout the entire IBM organization.”IBM’s culture is designed to empower its employees, fostering an environment where innovation thrives. The company’s dedication to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and included is a testament to its leadership’s vision and commitment to excellence.
“We are delighted to be recognized with this award. IBM has always aspired to make a lasting, positive impact – internally, with our employees, and in our work with clients and partners,” said Krishna. “We are committed to building a culture of growth within IBM that inspires learning and innovation, as well as a culture of inclusivity that promotes integrity, trust, and transparency. These help to fulfill our mission to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.”
IBM will accept the award at Hunt Scanlon’s “Making Culture Your New Superpower” global conference, at The Harvard Club in New York City on June 6. Krishna along with IBM CHRO Nickle LaMoreaux and Chief Leadership, Culture & Inclusion Officer Kitty Chaney-Reed will “elaborate on how IBM’s culture of inclusivity and empowerment has been instrumental in the company’s ongoing success and how it continues to shape the future of the technology industry,” the Hunt Scanlon Media announcement said.
Over his 30-year career at IBM, Krishna has led the building and expansion of new markets for IBM in cloud, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing. He has also played a significant role in the development of innovative IBM products and solutions based on these emerging technologies.
He previously was senior vice president of Cloud and Cognitive Software, where he pioneered the company’s hybrid cloud business, transformed IBM’s entire software and services portfolio and offerings for cloud, and grew the business. He also headed IBM Research, where he drove innovation in core and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain, cloud platform services, data-driven solutions, and nanotechnology.
In 2016, Wired Magazine selected Krishna as “one of 25 geniuses who are creating the future of business” for his foundational work on blockchain. He has an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.