2019 Special Recognition Honors also went to Rashida Hodge, who serves as Vice President of the North America- Insurance Industry for IBM Global Markets.
As Vice President of the North America-Insurance Industry for IBM Global Markets, Rashida collaborates with clients to deliver innovative solutions within the insurance industry.
She is recognized for her dynamic role in IBM Watson Global Delivery Services, where she led implementations for early IBM Watson adopters and co-created with clients in artificial intelligence (AI), delivering long-term benefits and value.
Rashida is known as a leader who strives to ensure not only client success but also cultivating an environment of trust and growth. She is noted for creating space for individuals historically underrepresented in technology.
She earned bachelor’s and master's degrees in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University and an M.B.A. from Duke University.