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.
[edit] External links
- IBM biography of Learson
- "Politicians in Miscellaneous Occupations in Massachusetts", at the Political Graveyard.
Preceded by Thomas J. Watson, Jr. |
CEOs of IBM 1971-1973 |
Succeeded by Frank T. Cary |