Charles (Charlie) Johnson

Technical leader behind the first processor to break the one gigahertz barrier, Johnson earned recognition as an IBM Fellow for his innovations in microprocessor design and architecture. That milestone attracted more client interest for IBM systems and formed the foundation for the company's highly valued Power systems portfolio.

His innovative leadership has expanded the bounds for microprocessor, semiconductor, and packaging applications. Johnson has applied his technical leadership through the architecture of next-generation wire speed processors and modular 3D design techniques for building IBM's next-generation systems.

The IBM Fellows program is its most prestigious technical honor, acknowledging important industry-leading innovations and collaboration with clients and business partners worldwide.