Dach CDAO Community

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 DACH 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

DACH CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the DACH 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

Alexandra Fück-Zilles

AXA
CDO

Mercedes Pantoja

Siemens Healthineers
Head of Global Data and AI

Governing Body Members

Kai Barz

Edeka
Head of Data Operations

Alexey Belichenko

Roche
Senior Director, Global Head of Data and Analytics

Ricardo Crepaldi

BASF
Global Director, Data Foundation

Naveen Gupta

IKEA
Global Data Leader

Irina Koitz

Johnson Controls, Inc.
Senior Director Product & AI

Steffen Lange

Dormakaba International Holding AG
SVP Data & Analytics

Chris Lobo

Fresenius
Global Head of Data & Analytics

Ruchika Sachdeva

Coca-Cola Hellenic
Global Head of Data, Insights & AI

Maja Sdrakas

Deutsche Börse
Head of Group Data

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

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

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

19 November 2026 | 1 hour

DACH CDAO Community Town Hall

Sovereignty by Design — Operationalising Autonomous AI Agents at Scale

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

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Past Programs

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Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.

Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.

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Community Member Criteria

To maintain the highest standard of peer‑level connections and discussions, members must meet the following criteria:

• Enterprise-wide C-Level or

• Business unit or regional C-Level responsible for:

- Private sector: $500M+ in revenue

- Public sector: 1,000+ employees

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“The value of being a member of the community is gaining access to a platform where leaders can share insights and perspectives to shape agendas that address the top priorities impacting business leaders today.”

Xingchu Liu, CDAO
Genentech

"Speaking openly with like-minded peers in the data, analytics and AI industry about real use cases, including both success stories and challenges, is really valuable."

James Morgan, CDO
The Crown Estate

"Engaging with seasoned executives allows me to acquire important knowledge and tactical guidance useful in my position. Equally, I can share my own insights and proven tactics, enhancing the community's expertise."

Sam Hamilton, SVP, Global Head of Data & AI
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Content from your CDAO peers

Survey Report | August 21, 2026

Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

This report highlights five major trends driving enterprise AI adoption, drawing on insights from 750 C-Level executives in our recent community survey. These findings reveal an executive community that is increasingly focused on execution, scalability, and sustainable business impact – Read the report.

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Infographic | June 22, 2026

Community Pulse on Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

As organizations move from early experimentation to scaling AI, we recently surveyed 750 C-level executives on how they are strategizing and operationalizing AI within their organizations. Here is a snapshot of the results.

View Results

Survey Report | May 13, 2026

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2026

Our annual Leadership Perspective Survey captured insights from more than 600 CDAO community members, who shared their top priorities, goals, and challenges for the year ahead. In this report, we explore the top three priorities for CDAOs in 2026, offering a comprehensive view of what’s shaping the future of D&A leadership today.