Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Atlanta CDAO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Atlanta CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Atlanta CDAO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

James Bolles

Southern Company
Director, Technology Enterprise Foundations

Snorwlor “Sno” Bropleh

Habitat For Humanity International
Senior Director, Global Integrated Planning, Office, Strategy Management

Marcy Cunningham

IHG
Head of Information Governance

Vijay Gandapodi

Campbell's
VP of Data & Analytics & AI

Karthikeyan Ramasamy

Medline
SVP Artificial Intelligence & Business Transformation

Kenneth Viciana

FIS Global
VP, Global Data & Analytics Products

Governing Body Members

Mabby Amouie

Norfolk Southern
Chief Data & AI Officer

Mark Arnold

CRHs Americas Materials
VP Data & Analytics

Jessica Baker

Tennessee Valley Authority
Sr. Director, Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI & Chief Data Officer

Todd Daniell

Rooms To Go
Head of Data Solutions & Enterprise Workflow Innovation

Krish Das

Macy's
VP Data Science & AI

Ben Flusberg

Cox Automotive
Chief Data Officer

CG Garikapati

Mars
Head of Data & Analytics

Bradley Hof

Textron
Director Data Strategy & Insights

Mark Jackson

Piedmont Healthcare
Chief Data Officer

Ehrar Jameel

TK Elevator
Head of Data Enablement & Analytics

Dennis Jensen

Republic National Distributing Company
VP, Enterprise Information Management

Srinidhi Kadasinghanahalli

Synovus Financial
Chief Data Officer

Pravin Kakaraddi

Inspire Brands
VP, Enterprise Data

Ali Khan

Finastra
Chief Data Officer

Santosh Kudva

GE Vernova
CDO

Jacquelyn Mitchell

Georgia State University
Director of Enterprise Management & Analytics

Karthik Neelisetty

Floor & Decor
Senior Director, Data & Analytics

Mustafa Nisar

The Home Depot
Senior Director, CX Data Science & Analytics

Peter Oburu

Equifax
Chief Analytics Officer

Saurabh Parikh

CONA Services
Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Meet Patel

Kellanova
Global Senior Director, Advanced Analytics, Strategy, Capabilities & Culture and Global Growth

Daniel Reaume

Honeywell
VP, Commercial Data & Analytics

Pankaj Singal

First Citizens Bank
Executive Director - Enterprise Data & Analytics

Abdoul Aziz Sosseh, MIS, CDMP

Emory University
Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Brandie Szuda

MagMutual
Head of Strategic Insights

Meenakshi Thanikachalam

Banco Popular
Executive Head of Data & Analytics and Chief Data, Analytics and AI Officer

Vernita Thornton

Baptist Memorial Health Care
Director, Enterprise Reporting & Analytics

Shane Turner

Gulfstream
Director, Reporting & Data Analytics

Binu Varghese

SpartanNash
VP, Product & Technology

Gang Wang

Veritiv
Senior Director, Data Analytics & Business Insights

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.

  1. Reimagine Governance for Trusted, Real-World Data and AI Value
  2. Modernize Data and AI Infrastructure to Scale
  3. Upskill Across the Organization to Operationalize a Data-Driven Culture

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

November 17, 2026 | 1 day

Atlanta CDAO Community Executive Summit

Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria

Connect with CDAO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

July 2027 | an evening

Atlanta CDAO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CDAOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

November 18, 2027 | 1 day

Atlanta CDAO Community Executive Summit

 Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria

Connect with CDAO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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