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 UK & Ireland 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

UK & Ireland CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the UK & Ireland 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

Lex Aling

Johnson Matthey
Chief Business Services and Transformation Officer

Debra Bailey

OSB Group
Group CIO

Natasha Davydova

Centrica
CIO

Claire Dickson

Haleon
CDTO

Javed Iqbal

BAT
CDIO

Graeme Mcfall

Jaguar Land Rover
CDIO

Amit Thawani

Lloyds Banking Group
CIO, Consumer Bank

Governing Body Members

Imran Ali

Aptia Group
Group CIO

Gary Allwood

ABP
Director, IT

Ankur Anand

Harvey Nash
Group CIO

Tanju Arslan

BUPA
Chief Digital Information Officer

Charlotte Baldwin

Burberry
Global CIO

Paul Ballard

Nationwide Building Society
Group CTO

Marie Banks

Marshalls plc
CIO

Lynn Beattie

B&Q
Director, Technology & Product

Steve Bottomley

John Lewis Partnership
CIO

Kanwar Brar

easyJet
Director of Technology - Airline Operations

Robert Castello

Stanley Black & Decker
CIO, Tools & Outdoor

Tim Coles

Hitachi Rail
Global CIO

Ashling Cunningham

Irish Life
CIO

Laura Duffey

Shell
CIO, Low Carbon Solutions

Ahmed El Sayed

Vodafone Group
Group CIO&Engineering Director

Charlie Ewen

Met Office
CIO, Technology Director

Dan Fiehn

Markerstudy
Group CTO

Nicky Green

Lavazza
Global IT Transformation Director

Mark Hall

Legal & General
In Transition

Marcus Hunter

EVRi
CTO

Tracey Jessup

De Montfort University
CTO

David Jones

AEG Worldwide
CIO

Cijo Joseph

Mitie
Chief Technology & Digital Officer

Leanne Lynch

ISS A/S
CIO, UK&I

Kirsty Mason

Go-Ahead
CIO

Jamie Ovenden

Legal & General
Chief Technology, Data, Innovation Officer

Mark Pearson

Panda
Group CIO

Lawrence Peters

Latham & Watkins
Director, Technology, Europe, Middle East & Asia

Sam Price

Compass Group PLC
Group CIO

Gary Smallman

Freshfields
CTO

Mark Smith

Allwyn UK
CTO

Craig Spurdle

PHOENIX Group
Director, IT

Katy Wallace

Costa Coffee
CDIO

Claire Whitmore

E.ON
Head of Digital Technology

Jenny Wood

Skipton Building Society
Group 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

14 October 2026 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CIO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 155 Bishopsgate

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

In-Person

2 December 2026 | an evening

UK & Ireland CIO Community Inner Circle

113 Chancery Lane

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

In-Person

23 February 2027 | an evening

UK & Ireland CIO Community Inner Circle

Carlton Tower Jumeriah

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

In-Person

April 2027 | an evening

UK & Ireland CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

9 June 2027 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CIO Community Executive Summit

Royal Lancaster London

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

In-Person

October 2027 | 1 day

UK & Ireland CIO Community Executive Summit

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

In-Person

December 2027 | an evening

UK & Ireland CIO Community Inner Circle

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



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