IBM Elects Frank Baker to its Board of Directors
IBM (NYSE: IBM) elected Frank Baker, co-founder and managing partner of Siris Capital Group, to its board, effective October 1, 2026.
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IBM (NYSE: IBM) elected Frank Baker, co-founder and managing partner of Siris Capital Group, to its board, effective October 1, 2026. Baker oversees Siris' portfolio and leads its investment strategy. He previously served as a managing director at Ripplewood Holdings and began his career in mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs.
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Frank Baker, 53, is a Co-founder and the Managing Partner of Siris Capital Group, LLC ("Siris"). Siris is a leading private equity firm that has deployed more than
Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: "We are excited to welcome Frank Baker to our Board of Directors. I look forward to the perspective and insight Frank will bring as we advance our long-term vision and drive enterprise‑wide transformation through technology both for our clients and across IBM. His deep expertise, proven leadership, and strategy-driven mindset will strengthen our business and further deliver significant value to our shareholders."
Mr. Baker oversees Siris' portfolio and leads its investment strategy, driving value creation in established technology companies with mission-critical products and services that are navigating technology changes. His leadership and passion for development have been instrumental in driving the firm's success.
Prior to Siris, he was a Managing Director at Ripplewood Holdings and began his career in mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs. He currently serves as a trustee of the University of
Born and raised near
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Who did IBM elect to its board of directors, and when does the appointment take effect?
IBM elected Frank Baker to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2026. Baker is co-founder and managing partner of Siris Capital Group, where he oversees the portfolio and leads investment strategy.