ARMONK, N.Y. — January 30, 2026 — Leads & Copy — The IBM board of directors has elected Ramon L. Laguarta to the board, effective March 1, 2026.
Laguarta, 62, is the chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo. With a strong commitment to performance and leadership, he has led PepsiCo since 2018, playing a pivotal role in its portfolio and cultural transformation.
IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer Arvind Krishna said the company is pleased to have Laguarta join the board. Krishna said Laguarta’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 its shareholders.
Under Laguarta’s leadership, PepsiCo has evolved into a growth-driven organization. He has led a strategic, end-to-end transformation agenda, scaling technology across the enterprise, driving long-term value for the company.
Prior to becoming CEO, Laguarta was president of PepsiCo, responsible for driving the company’s corporate strategy. Throughout his career, he has held several executive positions and served as president of developing markets in Europe and CEO of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. He is a board member of the Business Roundtable.
Born and raised in Barcelona, Laguarta holds an MBA from ESADE Business School in Spain and a Master of Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Source: IBM
