IBM's Ginny Rometty, first female CEO at company, stepping down

Ginni Rometty, the first female CEO in IBM's century-long history, is leaving the helm in April. Rometty, 62, will remain IBM's executive chairwoman until the end of the year. Her departure, announced Thursday, caps nearly 40 years with a technology giant famous for its conservative corporate culture. Rometty became IBM CEO eight years ago after previously overseeing sales and marketing. As of this month, Rometty was one of 29 female CEOs leading S&P 500 companies, according to data from Catalyst, a nonprofit for women in business. IBM said the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion advanced under Rometty's leadership.