Global CIO Community

Join a powerful network of global peers

Connect with other enterprise-level heads of IT from the world’s largest global organizations. The Global CIO Community enables executives to network with peers with global responsibilities from around the world beyond their community. Members of the community, who oversee their function globally, convene multiple times a year to discuss shared challenges and urgent issues unique to CIOs operating in complex business environments and leading large teams around the world.

Access this exclusive network to engage in candid conversations, dive into critical issues, and learn from a unique, global ecosystem of experts. These discussions enable you to benchmark, problem solve, and validate strategies with peers at the highest levels who impact their companies, industries and profession.

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your peer group
Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you

Insights

Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners

Connections

Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

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

Corrado Azzarita

The Kraft Heinz Company
Global CIO

Stuart Hughes

Kerry Group
Chief Digital Officer

Tracy Schaefer

Conagra Brands
CIO

Gopal VC Gopalratnam

Philips
EVP & Global CIO

Governing Body Members

Mike Anderson

Netskope
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Shelia Anderson

Aflac
CIO

Andrea Bergamini

Orbia
VP & CIO

Max (LJ) Chan

Avnet
CIO

Nathan Frank

Aetna
SVP & Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Rhonda Gass

Stanley Black & Decker
VP & Global CIO

John Gigerich

Keurig Dr Pepper
SVP & CIO

Kevin Gokey

Church & Dwight
EVP & Global CIO

Kristie Grinnell

TD SYNNEX
SVP & CIO

Lori Groth

GAF Materials / Building Materials
CIO

Rich Hook

Penske
EVP & CIO

Matt Hough

Cintas
VP & CIO

Charu Jain

Alaska Airlines
SVP, Merchandising & Innovation

Paul Krebs

Koch Industries
CIO & Chief Transformation Officer

Doug Kulka

Tyson Foods
Global CIO & CTO

Rina Leonard

Otis Elevator Company
VP & Global CIO

Pragati Mathur

ConocoPhillips
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Robert McCowan

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
SVP & CIO

Mark Murphy

3M
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Earl Newsome

Cummins
CIO

Pascal Pauwels

Colruyt
Group CIO

Geeta Pyne

TIAA
Senior Managing Director & Chief Architect

Leo Rajapakse

Grupo Bimbo
Global Head of Platform Infrastructure & Advanced Technology, US & Canada

Nigel Richardson

Reckitt Benckiser
Global CIDO

Taren Rodabaugh

Bridgestone Americas
Global Chief Digital Information Officer

Altaf Rupani

Gartner
EVP & CIO

Mikey Santiago

Danaher
CIO

Fabian Schroeder

BSH
SVP & Head of Office of the CIO

Boris Shulkin

Magna International
EVP & Chief Digital and Information Officer

Brenda Simpson

Electrolux
CIO, North America

Baker Smith

Aramark
CIO

Jason Stevens

Altria Group Inc
CIO

Vaidy Subramanian

Daikin Global
Chief Digital Officer

Jon Summers

AT&T
CIO, Technology & Operations

James Swanson

Johnson & Johnson
EVP & Enterprise CIO

Ryan Talbott

BorgWarner
VP & Global CIO

Agam Upadhyay

GSK
SVP & CTO

Dilip Venkatachari

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

Ronald den Elzen

Heineken
Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

Modernizing The IT Operating Model to Enable Business Agility
Connecting IT Investments to Business Outcomes Through Strategic Alignment
Enhancing Leadership Capabilities to Build a Culture Rooted in Trust and Accountability

Upcoming Programs

VIRTUAL

July 16, 2025 | 1 hour

Global CIO Community Town Hall

Identifying IT Business Costs to Improve Strategic Investments

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

September 10 - 12, 2025 | 3 days

Global CIO Community Executive Summit

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

A summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.

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Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.

Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.

Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.

Community Member Criteria

To ensure peer connections and conversations at the highest level, Global Community members must meet the following criteria:

- C-level executive who oversees their function globally

- Organization that operates in multiple countries with revenue of $3B+

Exceptions are considered.

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"Being a member of a community is a great privilege. Having the opportunity to network and learn from each other in a safe environment offers pragmatic and real time support."

SUE LIDERTH, CIO, EMEA
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

"I seek contact with like-minded peers who deal with the same strategic or tactical challenges, and I look forward to exchanging ideas, talking about approaches, and getting hints from the group."

MANFRED BOUDREAUX-DEHMER, CIO
NATO

“It’s great being a member of the community, because you can reach out at any time to peers that you’ve met.”

RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER

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Global CIO Community

Join a powerful network of global peers

Global CIO Governing Body

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Governing Body Members

Mike Anderson

Shelia Anderson

Andrea Bergamini

Max (LJ) Chan

Nathan Frank

Rhonda Gass

John Gigerich

Kevin Gokey

Kristie Grinnell

Lori Groth

Rich Hook

Matt Hough

Charu Jain

Paul Krebs

Doug Kulka

Rina Leonard

Pragati Mathur

Robert McCowan

Mark Murphy

Earl Newsome

Pascal Pauwels

Geeta Pyne

Leo Rajapakse

Nigel Richardson

Taren Rodabaugh

Altaf Rupani

Mikey Santiago

Fabian Schroeder

Boris Shulkin

Brenda Simpson

Baker Smith

Jason Stevens

Vaidy Subramanian

Jon Summers

James Swanson

Ryan Talbott

Agam Upadhyay

Dilip Venkatachari

Ronald den Elzen

Upcoming Programs

July 16, 2025 | 1 hour

Global CIO Community Town Hall

Learn More

September 10 - 12, 2025 | 3 days

Global CIO Community Executive Summit

Learn More

Apply to join

Community Member Criteria

My contact information is….

FORM CONTAINS ERRORS, PLEASE REVIEW THE ABOVE

Thank you for your interest in joining a C-level community of your peers.

"Being a member of a community is a great privilege. Having the opportunity to network and learn from each other in a safe environment offers pragmatic and real time support."

SUE LIDERTH, CIO, EMEA THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

"I seek contact with like-minded peers who deal with the same strategic or tactical challenges, and I look forward to exchanging ideas, talking about approaches, and getting hints from the group."

MANFRED BOUDREAUX-DEHMER, CIO NATO

“It’s great being a member of the community, because you can reach out at any time to peers that you’ve met.”

RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO STANLEY BLACK & DECKER

Content from your CIO peers

BLOG | JULY 13, 2025

BLOG | JULY 13, 2025

Gartner C-level Communities: Where C-suite Leaders Shape the Conversation

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JUNE 30, 2025

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | JUNE 30, 2025

Streamlining AI Operations for Enhanced Productivity

LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JUNE 2, 2025

LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JUNE 2, 2025

Driving Innovation and AI at a 230-Year Old Company

Your Community Sponsors

Global Thought Leader

CIO Thought Leaders

Key Sponsor

Program Sponsors

SUE LIDERTH, CIO, EMEA
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

MANFRED BOUDREAUX-DEHMER, CIO
NATO

RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER