IBM CEO Arvind Krishna disagrees with Jamie Dimon on this meeting habit

Should employees put away their phones and other devices during meetings? JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has made his position clear, calling the habit of checking emails and notifications disrespectful. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, however, sees things differently — at least when it comes to large meetings. The IBM chief says the size and purpose of a meeting should determine whether using a device is acceptable. While Arvind Krishna agrees that people should pay attention during small, face-to-face meetings, he believes large gatherings are often more about sharing information than holding a real discussion.IBM CEO Arvind Krishna draws a line between small and large meetingsArvind Krishna shared his views during an interview with CNN in October 2025, explaining why he does not believe all meetings should follow the same rules on device use. “I distinguish between one-to-10-person meetings and very large meetings.