LOUIS GERSTNER

My condolences to his family. Lou is a great mentor.

To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful man Mr. Louis Gerstner fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. There is no greater pain there could be than losing someone you love especially when it is unexpected. He was the corporate icon as the Chair of the Department's Board of Advisors. He was greatly admired by many fellow leader and all those who knew him. May the love and the special memory you shared with him show just how much your life was...

Mr. Gerstner joined American Express 1/1/1978 as the President of Card Division. I had many opportunities to work with him although I was fairly junior. A summer intern in our company asked him for career advice and this is what he said: 'Think of your career one week a year and decide what you wish to learn and accomplish in the coming year. Utilize the remaining 51 weeks in executing on that plan. Excellence in thinking and execution, being moral and kind, and listening well will...

I was fortunate to be in the Chaminade class of 1959 Lou was thought of as man destined to make an impact in whatever he chose in life He exemplified the values instilled at Chaminade

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Thank you for your leadership and determination in turning around IBM. I had a job and could put food on the table for two young children. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He will never be forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace with the Lord by his side.

I send my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by many.

A brilliant and outstanding leader. He was also generous and a dedicated supporter of causes for education and science among other things. Sincere condolences to the Gerstner family. May God be with you in your time of loss.

His letter to all employees amidst rounds of layoffs in Early 90s, sharing his perspective on IBM and paying tributes to all those that were let go, was probably a singular morale turn-around event that galvanized many many IBMers who wanted to succeed. As a young recent joiner at the time, this has seared into me the power of honest, straight forward, and respectful communications, which Lou does regularly. I kept that email to this day.