Stephen M. Ward, Jr. (born 1955) is an American businessman who previously served as the

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. For 26 years Ward managed a number of key products and divisions before being appointed chief information officer of IBM. Ward's credentials include being an assistant to IBM Chairman at the firm's headquarter's in

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. Lenovo's global headquarters are located in

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. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from

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. In early September 2005, Ward authorized th
donation of 1,500 Lenovo Notebook
Computers to aid victims of

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, so that displaced people could communicate their status with family members and friends. Ward was succeeded as Lenovo's CEO on December 20, 2005, by

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. Ward currently serves or previously served on the board of directors of

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