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Jim Stallings is general manager of Global Markets in IBM Systems and Technology Group, where he is responsible for setting and driving the global sales and go-to-market strategy for IBM’s $21 billion hardware business unit.
Prior to this role, Jim was general manager, Enterprise Systems, IBM Systems and Technology Group. He was responsible for delivering high-end server and storage offerings to IBM’s largest enterprise clients worldwide.
Before that, Jim was general manager of System z in IBM Systems and Technology Group, where he managed the strategic direction of IBM’s mainframe platform, including marketing, sales and technology development. He assumed leadership of IBM's mainframe business after leading the open standards and Intellectual Property income business for IBM's Technology & Intellectual Property division. In this role he oversaw IBM's IP portfolio of more than 39,000 patents and more than $1 billion in annual revenue, and directed the development of standards-based solutions to accelerate open innovation.
Jim previously served as general manager of Linux where he led the transformation of Linux from an emerging opportunity to a multi-billion dollar business encompassing IBM’s server, software and services business units. In addition to his leadership advancing the worldwide adoption of Linux, he directed IBM’s Strategic Growth business unit, overseeing the delivery of integrated solutions that leverage innovative technologies such as: grid computing, deep computing and virtualization technology, to further enable on-demand business transformation.
Jim has more than 23 years of experience in the information technology industry, including leadership roles in business management, strategy and innovation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in management from the United States Naval Academy. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps where he attained the rank of Captain.
November 2008