带领IBM走出困境 传奇人物Louis Gerstner离世

Core Insights - Louis Gerstner, a legendary figure who helped revive IBM in the 1990s, passed away at the age of 83 [1] - During his 9-year tenure as Chairman and CEO, Gerstner transformed IBM's focus from hardware production to business services, successfully leading the company back to profitability [1] Company Transformation - Gerstner chose not to split IBM into smaller companies focused on specific product areas, instead opting to provide integrated solutions for customers [1] - His leadership redefined IBM's business strengths, allowing the company to adapt to competitive pressures from rivals like Microsoft [1] Financial Performance - Under Gerstner's leadership, IBM's stock price increased from $13 to $80, and its market capitalization grew from $29 billion to approximately $168 billion [1] - Revenue from IBM's services business rose significantly from $7.4 billion in 1992 to $30 billion in 2001 [1]