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 Southern California 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

Southern California CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Southern California 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

Chad Hamilton

Fremantle
VP, Technology

Greg Moore

KB Home
VP & CIO

Thomas Phelps

Esri
CIO & Innovate@UCLA Chief Strategist

Anand Radhakrishnan

KIND
CIO

Governing Body Members

Sri Adusumilli

Harrington Industrial Plastics
CIO

Wasi Ahmed

Foundation Building Materials, a Lowes Company
CIO

Midhat Asghar

University of Southern California
Chief Information Officer

George Bock

Redion
CIO

Jacob Burgess

Kaiser Permanente
Area CIO

Carmella Cassetta

Hoag Health System
VP & CIO

Karan Chandran

Riverside County
CIO

Giri Chodavarapu

Masimo
CIO

Lewis Choi

Neurocrine Biosciences
CIO, SVP

Ed Clark

California State University
CIO

Kian Colestock

University of California - Irvine
CIO

Tom Collard

TaylorMade Golf
VP, IT

Dalen Copeland

EDF Power Solutions
CIO

Jon Crosier

American Healthcare REIT
CTO

Rob Devers

Majestic Realty Co.
VP & CIO

Ralph Esquibel

Los Angeles Dodgers
CIO

Franklin Foos

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
CIO

Shirley Gao

PacSun
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Chris Green

Zenith National Insurance
SVP & CIO

Norma Grubb

City of Los Angeles - Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
CIO & CAIO

Matthew Gunkel

The University of California, Riverside
CIO

Mark Hagan

AMN Healthcare Services
Chief Information & Digital Officer

George Hanna

Los Angeles Clippers
Chief Technology & Digital Officer

Memo Inal

Genesis Capital
CIO

Mary Joseph

Harman International Industries
Divisional CIO, Digital Leadership, Lifestyle Audio Division

Ghalib Kassam

Los Angeles Times
CIO & CISO

Soheil Katal

Forest Lawn
VP/CIO

Subba Kethu

Kia
Director, Digital Technology (CIO)

Craig Kwiatkowski

Cedars-Sinai
SVP, CIO

Allan Lamkin

Harbor Global
CTO

Phillip Leclair

City of Pasadena, CA
CIO

Peter Loo

Los Angeles County, CA
CIO

Raymond Lowe

AltaMed Health Services
SVP & CIO

Nyariana Maiko

Port of Long Beach
CIO

Manish Mehrotra

Hyundai Motor
Chief Information Officer

Rishi Mehta

Liberty Dental Plan
CIO

Feroz Merchhiya

City of Santa Monica, CA
CIO & CISO

Howard Miller

UCLA Anderson School of Management
CIO

Aura Moore

Los Angeles World Airports
CIO

Jimmy Onishi

Yamato Transport Usa
CIO

Dham Pathervellai

Ingram Micro
SVP & CTO

GK Pitchumani, CHCIO, CDH-E, CHISL

Carelon
CIO

Krishna Prasad

UST
CIO & Chief Strategy Officer

Marshall Ramsey

City of San Antonio, TX
CIO

Adolfo Rodriguez

The Guitar Center Company
EVP, Chief Technology & Information Officer

Ted Ross

City of Los Angeles, CA
General Manager, CIO

Tatiana Sana

King's Hawaiian
Chief Information & Technology Officer

Sanjeev Sethi

Comcast
Chief Information Officer

Kristine Sheu

Cathay Bank
SVP, CTO

James Shira

PwC US
Global CIO & CISO

Jon Silvertooth

California Pizza Kitchen
VP, IT & CIO

Deanna Steele

Allied Universal
CIO

Stacey Stewart

Dexcom
SVP & CIO

Jenn Stringer

J. Paul Getty Trust
CIO

Doss Tychicus

AIDS Healthcare Foundation
CIO

Abhishek Uppal

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
CIO

Kiran Vankamamidi

Ventura Foods
EVP & CIO

Michael Wang

Epson
Chief Information & Digital Officer

David Whitaker

General Atomics
VP & CIO

Jon Whittaker

Kelly Spicers
CIO

Rachel Yegiaian

The Boeing Company
Divisional CIO & IT Business Partner Lead – Space Mission Systems

Louis Zhan

Pharmavite
VP, IT (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 17, 2026 | 1 day

Southern California CIO Community Executive Summit

The Waterfront Beach Resort

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

In-Person

March 10, 2027 | an evening

Southern California CIO Community Inner Circle

Jonathan Club

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

In-Person

May 2027 | 1 day

Southern California CIO Community Executive Summit

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

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Southern California CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

December 2027 | 1 day

Southern California CIO Community Executive Summit

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



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