Rob Thomas is Senior Vice President Software and Chief Commercial Officer, IBM. He leads IBM’s software business, including product management and design, product development, and business development. In addition, Rob has global responsibility for IBM revenue and profit, including worldwide sales, strategic partnerships and ecosystem.
In his over 20 years in IBM, Rob has held roles in IBM Consulting, IBM Microelectronics, and IBM Software, including two years living in Tokyo, Japan. In 2007, Rob joined IBM’s software business, focused on data and analytics. He held a variety of roles including product engineering and business development, leading IBM’s transition from databases to delivering broader analytical capabilities, investing in open source, and eventually artificial intelligence. Rob has overseen numerous acquisitions by the firm, representing over $20 billion in transaction value.
In 2015, John Wiley & Sons published Rob’s first book, titled “Big Data Revolution: What farmers, doctors, and insurance agents can teach us about patterns in big data”. The Financial Times called the book, “interesting as a case study of the philosophical assumptions that underpin the growing obsession with data.” In December 2016, Rob published his second book, “The End of Tech Companies,” educating business leaders on how to navigate digital disruption. In April 2020, O’Reilly published Rob’s latest book, “The AI Ladder: Accelerate Your Journey to AI.” The book serves as a practical guide for business leaders to learn the steps necessary to successfully scale AI throughout their organization. Rob also publishes ‘The Mentor’ on Substack. Each month, he shares 3 things he’s read on skills, careers, and personal development.
Rob graduated from Vanderbilt University and went on to earn a graduate degree at The University of Florida. Rob serves on the board of Domus (Stamford, CT), which assists underprivileged children in Fairfield County. He is an active volunteer at Filling in the Blanks, an organization focused on fighting childhood hunger in local communities. He lives in New Canaan, CT with his wife and three children.
What is Robert David Thomas' net worth?
The estimated net worth of Robert David Thomas is at least $10.60 million as of March 3rd, 2025. Mr. Thomas owns 45,007 shares of International Business Machines stock worth more than $10,598,878 as of April 12th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Thomas may own. Additionally, Mr. Thomas receives a salary of $2,790,000.00 as Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer at International Business Machines. Learn More about Robert David Thomas' net worth.
How old is Robert David Thomas?
Mr. Thomas is currently 49 years old. There are 5 older executives and no younger executives at International Business Machines. The oldest executive at International Business Machines is Mr. Gary D. Cohn, Executive Vice Chairman, who is 63 years old. Learn More on Robert David Thomas' age.
What is Robert David Thomas' salary?
As the Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer of International Business Machines Co., Mr. Thomas earns $2,790,000.00 per year. There are 3 executives that earn more than Mr. Thomas. The highest earning executive at International Business Machines is Mr. Arvind Krishna, CEO & Chairman of the Board, who commands a salary of $5,550,000.00 per year. Learn More on Robert David Thomas' salary.
How do I contact Robert David Thomas?
The corporate mailing address for Mr. Thomas and other International Business Machines executives is 1 NEW ORCHARD ROAD, ARMONK NY, 10504. International Business Machines can also be reached via phone at (914) 499-1900 and via email at ibm@computershare.com. Learn More on Robert David Thomas' contact information.
Has Robert David Thomas been buying or selling shares of International Business Machines?
Robert David Thomas has not been actively trading shares of International Business Machines during the last ninety days. Most recently, Robert David Thomas sold 26,543 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.01, for a transaction totalling $6,715,644.43. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 45,007 shares of the company's stock, valued at $11,387,221.07. Learn More on Robert David Thomas' trading history.
Who are International Business Machines' active insiders?
International Business Machines' insider roster includes Robert Del Bene (VP), David Farr (Director), Diane Gherson (SVP), Alex Gorsky (Director), Michelle Howard (Director), James Kavanaugh (CFO and Sr. VP ), Kenneth Keverian (SVP), Arvind Krishna (CEO & Chairman ), Nickle Lamoreaux (SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer), Andrew Liveris (Director), Sidney Taurel (Director), and Robert Thomas (Senior Vice President, Software and Chief Commercial Officer). Learn More on International Business Machines' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of International Business Machines?
In the last twelve months, insiders at the technology company sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 30,143 shares worth more than $7,490,364.43. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 3rd when SVP Robert David Thomas sold 26,543 shares worth more than $6,715,644.43. Insiders at International Business Machines own 0.2% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at International Business Machines. Information on this page was last updated on 3/3/2025.
