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 CIO 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 CIO Governing Body

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

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Guy Brassard

Shaw Industries
VP & CIO, Shaw Industries Inc.

Marcia Calleja-Matsko

OneDigital Health & Benefits
CIO

Leo Howell

Georgia Institute of Technology
Vice President of Information Technology & CIO

Rajeev Kapur

Mativ
CIO

Governing Body Members

Sandeep Angra

Unifi
Chief Information and Technology Officer

Matt Ausman

Zebra Technologies
CIO

Brian Benn

Clark Atlanta University
CIO

Shoukat Ali Bhamani

McLarens
Global CIO

Kevin Brooks

Quikrete Companies
CIO

Jeff Caplan

Church's Texas Chicken
Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

Steve Cox

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
VP & CIO

Chris Crist

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
CIO

Robby Cullens

Georgia-Pacific
SVP & CIO

Matt Diamond

McAfee
SVP & CIO

Jay Ferro

Envision Pharma Group
President, Technology & Chief Product Officer

Gabriel Garcia

Brambles
CIO, Americas

Mike Guhl

PulteGroup
CIO

Alok Gupta

Ardurra Group
CTO

Douglas Hallan

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
SVP, CIO

Melanie Hildebrandt

TKO
EVP & CIO

Shaun Hunt

McKenney's
Chief Digital Officer

Yogs Jayaprakasam

Deluxe
SVP & Chief Technology and Digital Officer

Dustin Johnson

UCB
Head of IT, US

Arun Kandel

Southern Poverty Law Center
CIO

Naveen Krishna

Genuine Parts
EVP & Chief Information and Digital Officer

Mat Mathews

Fortrex Solutions
CIO

Scott Nowling

Great Dane
VP, IT & CIO

Hari Peruri

AGCO Corporation
CIO

Kevin Pope

Atlanta Falcons
VP & CIO

Sunil Rajan

Roark Capital Group
VP, IT

Ameet Shetty

RaceTrac
Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Mike Spires

Americold
CIO, EVP

Alan Stukalsky

Kelly Services
Chief Product and Technology Officer

Diego Tuleski

Arauco
Head of IT, North America

Samata Tummala

Beazley
Head of Technology, US & Canada

Bates Turpen

Travelport
EVP & CIO

Raj Velmurugan

Harley-Davidson
VP, Global IT

Raj Vuchatu

Georgia Tech Research Institute
CIO

Dwain Wilcox

J.M. Huber
Corporate CIO

Jeff Yelle

Louisiana-Pacific Corp
VP & CIO

Joe Zemel

Tokio Marine HCC
CIO

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

  1. Lead Strategic Technology Alignment to Establish an AI Operating Model
  2. Manage Costs Strategically to Maximize Business Value
  3. Elevate Cybersecurity as a Core Driver of Business Value, Resilience and Growth

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

November 18, 2026 | 1 day

Atlanta CIO Community Executive Summit

Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria

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

Virtual

December 9, 2026 | 1 hour

Atlanta CIO Community Town Hall

Everyone Wants Scaled AI. Only 9% Have It

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



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