Build your trusted circle of global C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the top. 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.

The Gartner Global CIO Community is designed for enterprise-level leaders who oversee global teams, strategies and operations at the world's largest organizations. Connect with peers whose responsibilities extend across regions and markets, creating opportunities to exchange perspectives on the unique challenges and opportunities of leading a global IT function. Through ongoing discussions and peer collaboration, you will gain fresh perspectives, validate strategies with executives facing similar issues and build a trusted network of peers who understand the realities of operating on a global scale.

Join the Global CIO Community for 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

Global CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Global 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

Allan Cockriel

ASML
Group Chief Information & Data Officer

Ryan Talbott

Amway
Chief Technology Officer

Governing Body Members

Mike Anderson

NETSKOPE, INC.-US-WA
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Andrea Bergamini

Orbia
VP & CIO

Vivian Bouet

Greif
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Marc Carlson

Land O'Lakes
CIO

Max Chan

Avnet
CIO

Jorge Cornejo

Howmet Aerospace
CIO

Vagesh Dave

McDermott
Global VP & CIO

Jarret Eubanks

DPR Construction
CIO

Nathan Frank

Aetna
SVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Christian Freytag

Allianz
Head of Group Technology, Data & AI (CIO|CTO)

Rhonda Gass

Stanley Black & Decker
VP & Global CIO

Rich Hook

Penske
EVP & CIO

Charu Jain

Alaska Airlines
SVP, Merchandising & Innovation

Zach Jecklin

Echo Global Logistics
CIO

Namita Jindal

Terex
Chief Digital & AI Officer

Doug Kulka

BorgWarner
Global CIO

Rashmi Kumar

Medtronic
SVP & Global CIO

Jonny LeRoy

Grainger
CTO

Rina Leonard

Otis Elevator Company
SVP & Global CIO

Pragati Mathur

ConocoPhillips
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Madhu Narasimhan

DaVita
CIO

Earl Newsome

Cummins
Global CIO

Mike Novak

Safe Harbor Marinas
Chief Technology Officer

Leo Rajapakse

Grupo Bimbo
Global Head of Platform Infrastructure, Digital & Advanced Technologies

Nigel Richardson

Reckitt
Global CIDO

Altaf Rupani

Gartner
EVP & CIO

Mikey Santiago

Danaher
CIO

Tracy Schaefer

Conagra Brands
SVP & CIO

Boris Shulkin

Magna International
EVP & Chief Digital and Information Officer

Baker Smith

Aramark
CIO

Jason Stevens

Altria Group Inc
CIO

Vaidy Subramanian

Daikin Global
Chief Digital Officer

Mike Sullivan

Post Holdings
CIO

James Swanson

Johnson & Johnson
EVP & Enterprise CIO

Darlene Taylor

Nexteer
VP & CIO

Francesco Tinto

Kimberly-Clark Corporation
CIO

Agam Upadhyay

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
SVP & Chief Digital and Information Officer

Dilip Venkatachari

U.S. Bank
Chief Information & Technology Officer, SEVP

Kim Weatherbee

Sensata Technologies
Chief Information & Digital Officer

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

September 30 - October 2, 2026 | 3 days

Global CIO Community Executive Summit

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Connect with global CIO peers at this immersive, three-day program focused on the opportunities and challenges unique to complex, global operations.

Virtual

October 29, 2026 | 1 hour

Global CIO Community Town Hall

The AI Identity Explosion Crisis

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



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