Ruth Leach Amonette

By admin , 16 March 2026
Ruth
Leach
Amonette
Female
Description

Appointed as the first female executive and vice president at IBM in 1943, Amonette became one of only a few women to hold a high-ranking corporate position in the United States at that time. A businesswoman, author, and educator, she was renowned nationally for her work in both business and education.

First Female VP at IBM
Date of Birth
1916
Date of Death
2004

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