T. Vincent Learson

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Thomas Vincent Learson (September 26, 1912 - November 4, 1996) was IBM's chairman and chief executive officer from June 1971 through January 1973. He was succeeded by Frank Cary.

He was born in Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts, son of Richard J. Learson and Katharine E. (Goode) Learson. He majored in mathematics at Harvard University, graduating in 1935.

From 1975 to 1977 he was Ambassador at Large for Law of the Sea Matters and Special Representative of the President for the Law of the Sea Conference, and Chief of Delegation.

He is buried at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, in Hawthorne, New York.

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Preceded by
Thomas J. Watson, Jr.
CEOs of IBM
1971-1973
Succeeded by
Frank T. Cary