Sreeram Visvanathan has been appointed as UK and Ireland CEO for IBM, taking over from Bill Kelleher who took the role in mid-2017 and is now Chairman of the operation.
Visvanathan has been with IBM since 2002 and for the last five years has led the company's key public sector services business globally.
Visvanathan said: “We are at a pivotal point in shaping the future of our industry. The current global crisis is accelerating disruption and the need for digital transformation at scale and pace.
“Through my existing work with clients in the UK public sector, I am familiar with the market and look forward to making new connections as we work together to continue to navigate the global pandemic.”
He joined IBM with the PwC acquisition in 2002, having worked in consulting since 1999.
Prior to joining PwC he worked in IT management across various industries.