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 Italy 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

Italy CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Italy CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.

Governing Body Members

Michela Bambara

EPTA Group
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Mauro Bartoletti

Loacker
Information Office Director

Stefano Brandinali

Chiesi Group
Group Chief Information & Technology Officer

Valeria Breda

Versace
Global VP, IT

Pietro Caminiti

Terna
Group IT & Digital Officer

Igor Castellini

MediaWorld
CIO

Giovanni Cauteruccio

Prysmian Group
Group CIO & CDO

Paolo Cinelli

Bolton Group
Group CIO

Fabrizio Degni

Webuild
Chief AI Officer

Silvia Gabrielli

Sky Italia
CIO

Massimiliano Gerli

Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici SpA
CIO

Konstantin Kostenarov

Coesia
Group Digital, Data & ICT Director

Mauro Maccagnani

Intercos
Global Chief Information & Technology Officer

Michele Mariella

MAIRE
CIO

Massimo Pagani

Moncler Group
Chief Information & Technology Transformation Officer

Francesca Porta

Avolta
EMEA CIO & Global Head of IT Strategy

Uma Shankar

Ourvita
Group CIO

Emiliano Sorrenti

ACEA
Group Chief Digital, Information & Cybersecurity Officer

Angelica Tritzo

GE Vernova
CIO & EVP Digital Technologies

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

13 October 2026 | an evening

Italy CIO Community Inner Circle

Four Seasons Hotel Milano

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

In-Person

19 May 2027 | 1 day

Italy CIO Community Executive Summit

Melia Milano

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

In-Person

October 2027 | an evening

Italy CIO Community Inner Circle

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



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