Thomas J. Watson (IBM founder)

Thomas J. Watson was a pioneering business leader who founded and led IBM (International Business Machines Corporation), transforming it from a small company into a global technology giant. He emphasized innovation, customer service, and corporate discipline, helping to popularize computing machines in business and government. Watson's leadership in the early 20th century set the foundation for modern data processing and computing technology, earning him a reputation as a key figure in the development of the tech industry. His vision and management style significantly influenced how large corporations operate in the technology sector today.