Professional Background: Business
Long Tenured (>5 years)
Al Zollar is a retired IBM executive who was General Manager of IBM Tivoli software. He is now Executive Advisor to the Siris Capital Group. Zollar’s education is in applied mathematics. He currently serves on the boards of BNY Mellon Corporation, IBM, and NASDAQ Inc.
Interview Quotes:
“Likes a combination of serving on both public and private boards.”
“Should understand how companies could benefit from your unique experiences, i.e. your unique ability to contribute.”
“Must develop a duty of curiosity.”
“Declined boards whose cultures and values did not align.”