Johnson

Marilyn Johnson is Vice President, Market Development for IBM Corporation.  In this capacity, she leads an organization responsible for developing IBM’s strategy for and marketing to businesses owned or operated by Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans and Women in the Americas.  Her focus includes select global markets for women business owners.  She is an executive with extensive management experience in sales and marketing in the information technology industry.  She has held leadership positions in and continues to be a member of many business and professional organizations. She is a member of the Executive Boards of the Council for Better Business Bureau and the Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Foundation.  Ms. Johnson is a charter member of the American Airlines Marketing Board of Advisors and the Advisory Board for One World Theater in Austin, Texas.  She currently has 16 mentees.  Marilyn says, "Where I was born and where I have lived is unimportant.  It is what I am doing now, to help businesses grow, that I hope is of value."