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 Benelux 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

Benelux CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Benelux 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

Ariane Berckmoes

Ethias
Chief Digital Transformation Officer

Allan Cockriel

ASML
Group Chief Information & Data Officer

Manoj Kumar

Aperam
Group CIO

Nik Puri

ArcelorMittal
Group CIO & CISO

Governing Body Members

Amr Arafa

Barry Callebaut
Group Chief Digital Officer

Erik Beckers

Fugro
Group CIO

Andrea Bergamini

Orbia
VP & CIO

Raphaël Copis

Ageas
Group Director Technology

Benoit Dewaele

Vandemoortele
CIO

Bert Dillen

Mazda Motor
CIO

Candice Dillon

Worldline
Group CTO

Daniel Gebler

Picnic
CTO

Femke Jacobs

Nationale-Nederlanden
CTTO

Sebastiaan Kalshoven

De Volksbank
Director IT, CTO

Bart Kerkhofs

Tata Steel Europe
Director IT & Data Insights (CIO)

Andreas Kiederich

Agfa
CDIO

Leon Koppenol

Partou
Group CIO

Milan Kumar

ZF Friedrichshafen
CIO

Olivier Luxon

Kramp
CTO

Alexander Min

JDE
Global CIO

Aart Slagt

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
EVP Information Services & CIO

Mario Suykerbuyk

TenneT
Director, Business Technology Organisation

Belinda Thompson

BDO Global
Global Head of IT

Rinke Van De Rhee

Alliander
Chief Digital Officer

Vincent Vloemans

Perfetti Van Melle
Global CIO

Richard van der Meer

Nissan Motor Corporation
Region VP & CIO Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania

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

20 October 2026 | 1 day

Benelux CIO Community Executive Summit

Hotel Okura Amsterdam

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

In-Person

25 May 2027 | 1 day

Benelux CIO Community Executive Summit

Hotel Okura Amsterdam

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

In-Person

June 2027 | an evening

Benelux CIO Community Inner Circle

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



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