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 Boston 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

Boston CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Boston 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

Chuck LoCurto

Bryant University
VP & CIO

Ryan Snyder

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Governing Body Members

Ghassan Alaka

Mercury Systems
CIO

Ravi Bellur

Bayada Home Health Care
Chief Product & Technology Officer

Jeannette Currie

Cambridge Health Alliance
CIO

Erica Deacon

Alexion Pharmaceuticals
VP, Head of IT & Digital, Alexion

Barry Driscoll

Wex
SVP, CIO

Joe Friedrichsen

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
CTO

Neil Hampshire

Ocean Spray
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Robin Healey

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
CIO

Dan Inbar

Symbotic
SVP, CIO

Imtiaz Iqbal

Barnes Group
CIO

Colin Joynt

BXP
SVP, CIO

Prabin Kanel

Beacon Communities
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Mehul Kapadia

Foresters Financial
SVP & Global Chief Information and Ops Officer

Kyle King

Diverzify
CIO

Jim La Creta

Brandeis University
CIO

Enrique Laso Sanz

MAPFRE
CIO, North America Region

Talvis Love

National Grid
Group Chief Information & Digital Officer

Ravi Maganti

iRobot
CIO & Enterprise IT

Rory Meleniclis

Intact Financial Corporation
Global Chief Technology Officer

Beth O'Rorke

VSP Vision
SVP, Global Chief Technology Officer

Patty Patria

Babson College
CIO

Kate Prouty

Akamai Technologies
CIO

Shri Ramachandran

Boston Scientific
VP & CIO

Ramesh Razdan

Bain & Co
Global CIO & CTO

Ryan Scott

Bright Horizons
SVP, CIO

Todd Sewards

ZOLL Medical
CIO

Arvind Sundar-Rajan

Revvity
SVP, Chief Digital & Strategy Officer

Mike Tirozzi

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
SVP, Chief Information & Data Officer

Agam Upadhyay

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
SVP & Chief Digital and Information Officer

David Vidoni

Pegasystems
CIO

Thor Wallace

Netscout
CIO

Kim Weatherbee

Sensata Technologies
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Aaron Weis

The Boeing Company
CIO

Frank Wiggins

HP Hood
Senior Vice President, IT

Alex Wu

Keolis North America
VP, Digital Transformation & CIO

Jaap van Riel

KnitWell Group
CTO

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

Virtual

October 28, 2026 | 1 hour

Boston CIO Community Town Hall

AI Transformation — Rethinking the Build vs. Buy Debate

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

In-Person

December 2, 2026 | 1 day

Boston CIO Community Executive Summit

Renaissance Boston Seaport District

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

In-Person

February 2027 | an evening

Boston CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Boston CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

November 9, 2027 | 1 day

Boston CIO Community Executive Summit

The Westin Copley Place, Boston

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



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