Kareem Yusuf Ph.D

Kareem Yusuf, Ph.D – Senior Vice President, Ecosystem, Strategic Partners & Initiatives, IBMKareem Yusuf leads IBM’s mission to expand its global ecosystem, elevate its partnerships, and develop and scale new business opportunities and strategic alliances for the company.He has been with IBM for over 25 years and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Product Management and Growth, IBM Software. In this role, Kareem was responsible for product management and design of IBM’s expansive software business, including its market-leading AI software.Previously, Kareem has held senior leadership positions in a variety of roles, including General Manager, Sustainability Software, and General Manager, IoT. Additionally, he has vast experience across software development, SaaS operations, mergers and acquisitions, and field technical sales.Kareem holds a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds, focused on Decision Support Systems for Civil Engineering construction. He is an accomplished industry speaker, distinguished author, and recognized thought leader on a range of topics, including how businesses can scale AI for competitive advantage and growth.He also serves on the Board of Directors for Resideo.