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 New Jersey 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

New Jersey CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the New Jersey 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

Roota Almeida

Kyowa Kirin
Global CISO

Hussein Syed

RWJBarnabas Health
CISO

Moto Tohda

Tokyo Century
CIO, USA & VP, IS

Governing Body Members

John Arzberger

KYOCERA Group
VP, IT

David Johnston

SURVENTIS -DE
Global CDIO

Laks Kattalai

New Jersey Courts
CIO

Raman Kaur

Elsevier
VP of Technology

John Kavak

County of Chester
CIO

Michael Mahar

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
SVP, Head of Commercial Technology, Loyalty & Digital Products

Richard Martin

PepsiCo
Senior Director Strategy & Transformation, Data, Analytics and AI

Jason McKay

Riggs Distler
CIO & VP, Business Process

Hemang Shah

C1
Senior VP, Head of IT

Heather Staples

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
EVP & CIO

Jordan Tannenbaum

Saint Peter's Healthcare System
VP & CIO

Viral Tripathi

Diversified
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

October 29, 2026 | 1 day

New Jersey CIO Community Executive Summit

Dolce by Wyndham Parsippany

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

In-Person

May 18, 2027 | 1 day

New Jersey CIO Community Executive Summit

Dolce by Wyndham Parsippany

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

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

New Jersey CIO Community Inner Circle

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



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