Who Is Martin Schroeter?
Schroeter is a familiar leader within the halls of IBM. From December 2017 to April 2020, he was IBM's senior vice president, global markets. At the time he led IBM's global sales, client relationships and satisfaction, and worldwide geographic operations, before leaving the company in June 2020.Schroeter started with IBM in 1992, and served in numerous roles in Japan, the United States and Australia.He was IBM's chief financial officer from 2014 to 2017, and prior to that, served as general manager of IBM Global Financing, where he managed a total asset base in excess of $37 billion, according to IBM.As IBM's senior vice president, global markets, he also oversaw IBM's marketing and communications functions and was responsible for building the company's brand and reputation globally.Schroeter to Lead IBM Spin-Off: Executive Perspectives
"Martin is a world-class leader and is uniquely qualified to drive the long-term success of the new, independent company. He has a deep understanding of the industry and has earned the trust of our clients and of the investor community. Martin has the strategic vision and business judgement to realize NewCo's enormous potential as the global leader in managed infrastructure services. He is an inspiring, results-driven executive and the right CEO to lead NewCo through the spin-off process and beyond."
"NewCo is a trusted partner to the world's most global enterprises with a team that has the best skills and experience in the industry. I look forward to developing a diverse ecosystem of partnerships and alliances, to continuing a deep relationship with IBM, and to the creation of market leading capabilities."
