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 York 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 York CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the New York 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

Warren Kudman

Turner Construction
SVP, Strategic Technology Executive

Jason Sickle

AssuredPartners
CIO

Eswar Veluri

Equinox
EVP & CTO

Governing Body Members

Yuri Aguiar

Tokio Marine Group
SVP & CTO

David Baird

Wesleyan University
VP, IT & CIO

Brian Carlson

Sodexo
CIO North America

Angela Chen

University of Delaware
CIO

Cesar Cheng

L'Oréal
CTO, l'Oreal Americas

Katie Curtis

Mattress Firm
EVP IT

Craig Cuyar, Ph.D.

Omnicom Group
Global CIO

Rama Donepudi

Reckitt
SVP, Global CIO, Mead Johnson Nutrition

Mahendra Durai

Hearst
SVP & CTO

Christopher Erhorn

AGNC Investment Corp
SVP & CTO

Ravi Evany

Marathon Asset Management
CTO

Robert Galvin

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
CTO

Joseph Gimigliano

Northwell Health
CTO

Beth Gordon

Pace University
Vice President for Information Technology Services and CIO

Frank Iannella

Heineken
CIO USA, SVP Digital & Technology

Tom Kambouras

New York City Employees’ Retirement System
CIO

Jean-Michel Kientz

Harbor Freight Tools
CTO

Natalia Kory

JPMorgan Chase
Managing Director & Global CTO, Chief Administration Office

Yang Lu

Tapestry
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Lesley Ma

Nissan Motor Corporation
CIO, Nissan Digital Americas

Pavan Machiraju

W. R. Berkley
SVP, CIO

Jeff Marshall

Havas
Global Deputy CIO

Ralph Marshall

Revlon
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Lakshman Nathan

Paramount Skydance Corporation
EVP CIO

Jim Panos

Central National-Gottesman
CIO

Robert Piascik

New York Power Authority
SVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer

Rafail Portnoy

MTA
CTO

Leo Rajapakse

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

Kurt Rao

TEGNA
SVP & CTO

Atefeh Riazi

Hearst
SVP & CIO

Terrence Robbins

STO Building Group
Senior Corporate VP & CIO

Jeremy Rossi

SS&C Technologies
Global CIO, Intelligence Automation & Analytics

Altaf Rupani

Gartner
EVP & CIO

Sean Safieh

Sedgwick
CIO, Americas

Hemang Shah

C1
SVP, Head of IT

Gary Sorrentino

Zoom
Global CIO

Rajeev Sukumaran

Boehringer Ingelheim
CIO USA

John Sullivan

Major League Soccer
CIO

Janet Taffe

ING
CIO, Americas

Viral Tripathi

Diversified
CIO

Don Welch

New York University
VP, IT & Global University CIO

Jeff Wilkinson

Moog
CIO

Steven Wolk

P.C. Richard & Son
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 8, 2026 | 1 hour

New York CIO Community Town Hall

Rewriting the Build vs. Buy Playbook

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

In-Person

November 17, 2026 | 1 day

New York CIO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 30 Hudson Yard

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

In-Person

February 4, 2027 | an evening

New York CIO Community Inner Circle

Tavern on the Green

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

In-Person

June 22, 2027 | 1 day

New York CIO Community Executive Summit

Pier Sixty

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

In-Person

August 2027 | an evening

New York CIO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

November 16, 2027 | 1 day

New York CIO Community Executive Summit

Convene at 30 Hudson Yards

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



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