Arvind Krishna Salary, Net Worth, Wiki, Bio, and Current Holdings

In our series of introducing the World’s most impactful and influential business leaders, let’s today talk about the man behind the success of one of the world’s leading technology companies – The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM).

Arvind Krishna is the CEO of IBM, and also the chairman of the board of directors of IBM India, the company’s largest subsidiary. But how much does he earn as the head of a global giant? What is his net worth? What are his personal and professional background, and what are his current holdings in IBM and other companies?

In this article, we will answer these questions and more, as we explore the life and career of Arvind Krishna, the man who is leading IBM into the future. Read on to find out more about this influential and inspiring leader.

Quick Facts About Arvind Krishna

Full Name	Arvind Krishna
Current Position	CEO of IBM
Birth Date	1962
Birth Place	West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
Education	Stanes Anglo Indian School St Joseph’s Academy IIT Kanpur (B.Tech Electrical) University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign (PhD)
Wife	Aparna Krishnan
Children	Two kids
Estimated Net Worth	$50 Million

Arvind Krishna Education and Early Life

Arvind Krishna was born in 1962 in the Coastal Andhra region of Andhra Pradesh, India. His father, Major General Vinod Krishna, dedicated his life to serving the Indian Army, while his mother, Aarathi Krishna, supported the cause of Army widows.

Arvind Krishna completed his primary and secondary education at Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, and St Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun. He then pursued a BTech degree in electrical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, graduating in 1985.

He continued his academic journey in the United States, where he obtained a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1991. Both IIT Kanpur and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have honored him with different alumni awards.

Arvind Krishna’s Career Journey and Timeline

Krishna started his career at IBM in 1990, working at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center for 18 years until 2009. He then became the General Manager of Information Management Software and Systems and Technology Group at IBM. In 2015, he rose to the position of senior vice president of IBM Research. He later took charge of IBM’s cloud, and cognitive software division as a senior vice president.

He was instrumental in creating and growing new businesses for IBM in the fields of artificial intelligence, cloud, quantum computing, and blockchain technology. He played a key role in IBM’s $34 billion purchase of Red Hat, which was completed in July 2019.

He became IBM’s CEO in January 2020, effective from April 6, 2020, replacing Ginni Rometty, who had been the CEO since 2012. He joined the ranks of Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen, and Sundar Pichai as an Indian-American CEO of a major United States technology company. In 2021, he was recognized by CRN as the “Most Influential Executive” in 2021.

Current Positions of Arvind Krishna

Name	Title	Since
International Business Machines Corporation (IT Services & Consulting)	Chairman & Chief Executive Officer	2021
Northrop Grumman Corporation (Aerospace & Defense)	Independent Director	2022
IBM Canada Ltd.	Chief Executive Officer	–
IBM Global Services	Chairman & Chief Executive Officer	–
IBM Global Services Pte Ltd.	Chairman & Chief Executive Officer	2020
IBM Academy of Technology	Chairman	–
Federal Reserve Bank of New York	Director	2022
The Economic Club of New York	Trustee	–

Arvind Krishna Family Details

Arvind Krishna’s wife is Aparna Krishnan. Many details about his wife are not available as he keeps his personal life cryptic. Arvind Krishna’s children are Anusha Krishna and Gautam Krishna. Both Anusha and Gautam are proud of their father’s achievements and share his passion for technology.

Arvind Krishna and his family live in Westchester County, New York. They have a beautiful home, where they enjoy spending time together. They also like to travel, explore new places, and learn about different cultures.

Arvind Krishna Salary and Other Sources of Income

According to the company’s regulatory filings, Arvind Krishna’s total compensation in 2022 was $16.5 million, which is $1 million less than the previous year. Arvind Krishna’s salary was $1.5 million, and he also received $8.9 million in stock awards and $2 million in options.

Meanwhile, Arvind Krishna’s Salary in Rupees was ₹1,37,23,45,757.00 per year, according to Paycheck.

Arvind Krishna’s Net Worth

According to various sources, Arvind Krishna’s net worth as of 2023 is estimated to be around $50 million. His net worth in rupees is between ₹2,60,48,83,000 and ₹4,19,29,68,000, based on the current exchange rate. His net worth mainly comes from his compensation and stock awards from IBM, where he earned $17.6 million in 2021.

Arvind Krishna Current Holdings

Name

Equities

Percentage

Valuation

IBM (IBM)

(IT Services & Consulting)

206,952

0.023%

$32,814,309

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

(Aerospace & Defense)

804

0.0005%

$382,029

Arvind Krishna’s Social Media Accounts

Arvind Krishan is an active influencer on LinkedIn despite his absence from other social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. Arvind Krishna’s LinkedIn profile has over 221K followers. At the same time, he has over 44.3K followers on Twitter.

Here’s a direct link to Arvind Krishna’s Official social media accounts:

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvindkrishna/
Twitter	https://twitter.com/ArvindKrishna

Surprising Facts About Arvind Krishna

Krishna moved to the United States to pursue his PhD in electrical engineering.
He joined IBM in 1990 as a researcher at the Thomas J. Watson Research Center, where he worked for 18 years on various techniques.
He is a co-author of 15 patents and has published extensively in technical journals.
He was among the founders of IBM’s security software business.
Arvind Krishna was the principal architect of the $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat, the largest software acquisition in history.
He became the CEO of IBM in April 2020 and the Chairman in January 2021, succeeding Ginni Rometty.
He is one of the four Indian-American CEOs of major US technology companies, along with Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen, and Sundar Pichai¹.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York Federal Reserve Bank and Northrop Grumman.
He was named by CRN as the “Most Influential Executive” of 2021 for his leadership and innovation in artificial intelligence.

Popular Quotes by Arvind Krishna

“It allows this platform to be deployed on all these infrastructures and so it really opens up the market… for us combined.”

“We are committed to building, with a growing ecosystem of partners, an enduring hybrid cloud platform that will serve as a powerful catalyst for innovation for our clients and the world.”

“We believe now is the time to begin a national dialogue on whether and how facial recognition technology should be employed by domestic law enforcement agencies, iBM firmly opposes and will not condone uses of any technology, including facial recognition technology offered by other vendors, for mass surveillance, racial profiling, violations of basic human rights and freedoms, or any purpose which is not consistent with our values.”

“Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool that can help law enforcement keep citizens safe. But vendors and users of Al systems have a shared responsibility to ensure that Al is tested for bias, particularly when used in law enforcement, and that such bias testing is audited and reported.”

FAQs

What is the Net Worth of the CEO of IBM?

The net worth of the CEO of IBM, Arvind Krishna, is estimated to be at least $56.8 million as of December 2023.

What is the Qualification of CEO of IBM?

The qualification of the CEO of IBM is a BTech degree in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur and a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.