Who is the SVP, Transformation and Operations of IBM?

Joanne Wright is the Senior Vice President, Transformation and Operations of IBM, as of July 2026.

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Joanne Wright Senior Vice President, Transformation and Operations, IBM

Joanne Wright drives IBM's enterprise transformation as the company's Client Zero programme, delivering $4.5 billion in savings while proving internally how AI and hybrid cloud lift productivity at global scale. She leads operations, procurement, the CIO organization, the Chief Data and Analytics Office and Global Real Estate, working from three principles: eliminating operational complexity, simplifying end-to-end workflows and automating manual tasks with AI embedded throughout. Her teams have saved an estimated 22 million hours since 2023 by deploying watsonx AI and automation tools. She founded IBM's Women's Business Resource Group and heads the Women at IBM Community.

EducationGlasgow Caledonian University (BA)
Contactβ€’β€’β€’β€’@ibm.com (reveal in Sheets with Derrick)

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FAQ

Who is Joanne Wright?
Joanne Wright is the Senior Vice President, Transformation and Operations of IBM (as of July 2026). You can see their background and career history above.
What is Joanne Wright's background?
Joanne Wright drives IBM's enterprise transformation as the company's Client Zero programme, delivering $4.5 billion in savings while proving internally how AI and hybrid cloud lift productivity at global scale. She leads operations, procurement, the CIO organization, the Chief Data and Analytics Office and Global Real Estate, working from three principles: eliminating operational complexity, simplifying end-to-end workflows and automating manual tasks with AI embedded throughout. Her teams have saved an estimated 22 million hours since 2023 by deploying watsonx AI and automation tools. She founded IBM's Women's Business Resource Group and heads the Women at IBM Community.
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