Who is the SVP, Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions of IBM?

Alex Stern is the Senior Vice President, Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions of IBM, as of July 2026. At IBM since January 2023.

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Alex Stern Senior Vice President, Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, IBM At IBM since January 2023

Alex Stern runs strategy, mergers and acquisitions, ventures and investor relations at IBM, overseeing corporate strategy, leading strategic transactions, supporting innovation through venture investments and shaping the financial narrative for the investment community. Since joining in January 2023 he has been central to IBM's portfolio evolution. He previously served as president of Lazard, where over nearly three decades he was also chief executive of the financial advisory business, chief operating officer and global head of strategy.

EducationDuke University (BS); University of Pennsylvania (MSE); The Wharton School (MBA)
Contact••••@ibm.com (reveal in Sheets with Derrick)

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Who is Alex Stern?
Alex Stern is the Senior Vice President, Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions of IBM (as of July 2026). At IBM since January 2023. You can see their background and career history above.
What is Alex Stern's background?
Alex Stern runs strategy, mergers and acquisitions, ventures and investor relations at IBM, overseeing corporate strategy, leading strategic transactions, supporting innovation through venture investments and shaping the financial narrative for the investment community. Since joining in January 2023 he has been central to IBM's portfolio evolution. He previously served as president of Lazard, where over nearly three decades he was also chief executive of the financial advisory business, chief operating officer and global head of strategy.
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