- Rank33
- Previous Rank28
- Age51
- TitleSVP, Global Business Services
- CompanyIBM
- IndustryTech
Van Kralingen, often touted as CEO Rometty’s protégé, oversees the $18.4 billion global business services division. The South Africa native was also involved in crafting Big Blue’s July deal with Apple, personally negotiating many of the details.