John Fellows Akers

American businessman (1934–2014)

John Fellows Akers (December 28, 1934 – August 22, 2014) was an American businessman.2

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Born Dec 28, 1934, died Aug 22, 2014.1

About

He was president (1983–1989), chief executive officer (1985–1993) and chairman (1986–1993) of IBM.

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Companies

  • IBMChair 1986 to 199311
  • IBMChief executive officer 1985 to 199311

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedYale University3

Akers attended Yale University, and while there joined Delta Kappa Epsilon (Phi chapter). He played on the hockey team and received a degree in business.

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Career

Occupation: fighter pilot, businessperson.7

  • 1986 to 1993Chairperson, IBM6
  • 1985 to 1993Chief executive, IBM5
  • Until 1960Worked at United States Air Force4
  • Date not recordedWorked at IBM4

Akers was on the board of directors of Lehman Brothers when it filed for bankruptcy.

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Personal life

  • BornDec 28, 1934, Boston8
  • DiedAug 22, 2014, Boston9
  • CitizenshipUnited States10

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