We wish him luck and Shalom

[David Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>]

PELED TO LEAVE IBM


Abraham Peled, Research vice president, systems and software, is leaving
IBM for personal reasons on August 13, after 19 years of service, to
return to Israel.  He will join Elron Electronic Industries, an
Israel-based high-tech holding company.

Peled joined IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center in 1974 as a
postdoctoral fellow.  He progressed through various staff and management
positions within and outside Watson, including:  researcher at the IBM
Israel Scientific Center in 1976; functional manager of computer
science, San Jose Research Laboratory, in 1980; and director of
technical planning and controls for the Research Division in 1983.  He
was named to his current position in 1985.

James C. McGroddy, IBM vice president, science and technology, and
director of research, said, "Over the years, Abe has provided exceptional
leadership and vision and has made major contributions to IBM.  He
leaves a rich legacy and an outstanding record.  We will miss him, and
wish him the best for the future."