Carrie Lomas

Carrie is a Strategic Leader with a genuine passion for Technology. With a Post Graduate Degree from Oxford University, a career trajectory from Managerial through Directorial to Executive roles, and almost twenty-five years of professional experience in the Technology arena. Her résumé is an inspirational read for any aspiring executive.

Moreover, her passion for mentoring internally and externally, volunteering with teenagers, getting involved in STEM (a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach), and judging the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year, all exemplify her ability and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty.

This interview discusses how Carrie’s career has grown over the past 24 years, how she manages her work-life balance, and what advise she would give to others aspiring for an executive career at IBM.