IBM announces changes in Software Group

Somers, N.Y., September 8, 1995 -- IBM announced that Lee Reiswig has been named general manager, technical strategy for IBM's Software Group, and that John W. Thompson will replace him as general manager of IBM's Personal Software Products division. Both will report to John M. Thompson, senior vice president and software group executive.

In his new position, Mr. Reiswig's responsibilities include software architecture, strategy and standards, as well as new business development that complements IBM's overall technology portfolio. Mr. Reiswig, 49, has been general manager of the Personal Software Products division since its formation in 1990, and has worked on development and marketing of OS/2 since its beginnings in 1985.

IBM also announced that Larry Loucks, vice president of software architecture for PSP and IBM Fellow, has been named vice president, technology, reporting to Mr. Reiswig. He will provide overall software technology direction to the Software Group.

Mr. J. W. Thompson, 46, assumes responsibility for all development and marketing of IBM's desktop operating system software products, including OS/2 Warp, LAN Server and PC DOS. He has been general manager of marketing and solution developer programs for IBM's Software Group, with primary responsibility for IBM operating systems marketing and for support of industry software developers. He was previously general manager of marketing, IBM U.S., responsible for marketing and brand management for high-end systems, RISC systems, the AS/400 and networking products.

Software Group Executive J. M. Thompson said, "We are announcing the next step in the ongoing evolution of our software strategy and organization. With this announcement, we strengthen our focus on providing open, cross-platform software and improve our position for success in the next wave of software technologies. These changes leverage Lee's considerable desktop software experience across the entire software group and focus John's broad sales, marketing and industry developer expertise on continuing to enhance OS/2 and on building market share."