Bridget Karlin

Bridget Karlin
Occupation(s)	Business executive, entrepreneur
Known for	Chief Technology Officer, Global Managing Director, and Vice President at IBM Global Technology Services; independent board member at Dana Incorporated

Bridget Karlin is a prominent American business executive and entrepreneur, holding the positions of Chief Technology Officer, Global Managing Director, and Vice President at IBM Global Technology Services. Since 2019, she has also contributed as an independent board member of Dana Incorporated.

Before joining IBM, Karlin led the Internet of Things (IoT) Strategy and Integrated Products Division as well as Hybrid Cloud Services at Intel. In 2016, RCR Wireless News recognized her among the top 50 Industrial IoT (IIoT) 5G Industrialists and Innovators, distinguishing her as one of four women honored in the Women in Industrial IoT 5G category.

Karlin has actively championed IoT initiatives at major industry gatherings such as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Her influence in consumer technology was acknowledged in 2019 when she received the Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Award. Additionally, she served as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2020 Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Awards. That same year, she was honored with the National Technology Humanitarian Award by the Anti-Defamation League.

As a dedicated proponent of Artificial Intelligence, Karlin forecasts that AI will add $30 trillion to the worldwide economy by 2030. During CES 2021, she emphasized AI’s potential in tackling significant issues like ocean pollution.