Ruth Leach Amonette
American businesswoman, author, and educator (1916–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ruth Leach Amonette (September 24, 1916 – June 21, 2004) was an American businesswoman, author, and educator. She was appointed as the first female executive and vice president at IBM in 1943,[1] becoming one of only a few women in high-ranking corporate positions in the US at the time. She was renowned nationally for her work in business and as an educator.
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Born | Ruth Leach (1916-09-24)September 24, 1916 Oakland, California, U.S. |
Died | June 21, 2004(2004-06-21) (aged 87) Carmel, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Ruth Pollock, Ruth Amonette |
Education | University of California |
Employer | IBM |
Known for | First female VP at IBM |
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Children | 1 |
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