Is Ginni Rometty A-List?
No — Ginni Rometty is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2012
Appointed IBM CEO
Lost A-list status in 2026
Dropped to B tier — Business Leadership and Legacy
Ranking Timeline
Joins IBM as Engineer
Starts her career at IBM as a systems engineer.
General Manager Role
Becomes general manager of IBM's global services division.
Appointed IBM CEO
Appointed as CEO of IBM, becoming the first woman to lead the company.
Strategic Cloud Shift
Spearheads IBM's transformation towards cloud and cognitive computing.
Steps Down as CEO
Steps down as CEO and transitions to executive chairman.
Retires from IBM
Retires from IBM after nearly 40 years with the company.
Business Leadership and Legacy
Ginni Rometty remains a respected figure in the business world, known for her leadership at IBM.
Last updated: February 25, 2026