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Leadership Profile | September 9, 2020

How Culture, Communication and Transformation Help Penn Mutual Thrive

Leadership Profile | September 9, 2020

How Culture, Communication and Transformation Help Penn Mutual Thrive

Penn Mutual has undergone a massive digital transformation under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Eileen C. McDonnell. Here, McDonnell connected with us to discuss digital transformation, effective communication, and weathering the storm of 2020.
Blog | April 3, 2023

9 Trends for CDAOs in 2023

Blog | April 3, 2023

9 Trends for CDAOs in 2023

More than 400 CDAOs have taken our annual Leadership Perspective Survey and shared what matters most to them, from enterprise objectives, to functional priorities, to budgets and spend. Here are a few of the top CDAO trends for 2023.
Infographic | October 18, 2021

CDAO Community Pulse on the Impact of the Great Resignation

Infographic | October 18, 2021

CDAO Community Pulse on the Impact of the Great Resignation

How are data and analytics leaders managing employee retention and attrition? Read what CDAOs from Evanta communities are saying about the “Great Resignation” and how it is impacting their outlook for 2022 and beyond.
Survey Report | October 30, 2025

8 Findings from C-level Executives on Leading in a VUCA Environment

Survey Report | October 30, 2025

8 Findings from C-level Executives on Leading in a VUCA Environment

As 2025 unfolds, C-level executives are navigating a landscape marked by persistent volatility and complexity. How are C-suite leaders preparing for the year ahead? In this report, we present eight key findings from 740 C-level executives who participated in a recent Pulse Survey asking their views about ongoing economic uncertainty.
Blog | February 27, 2023

3 Tips from CDAOs on Leading Data & Analytics Success

Blog | February 27, 2023

3 Tips from CDAOs on Leading Data & Analytics Success

CDAOs from the world’s leading organizations shared their advice on how to be productive and effective data and analytics leaders. Learn tips from 10 CDAOs on leading data and analytics success.
Infographic | July 11, 2024

CDAO Community Pulse on AI Adoption

Infographic | July 11, 2024

CDAO Community Pulse on AI Adoption

Generative and traditional AI is now the top priority for chief data & analytics officers in 2024, and we recently surveyed our CDAO community members about AI adoption at their organizations – Here is a snapshot of what over 150 CDAOs had to say.
Infographic | August 3, 2022

CDAO Community Pulse on the War for Talent

Infographic | August 3, 2022

CDAO Community Pulse on the War for Talent

We asked CDAOs across Evanta communities what they think is causing the talent shortage and what they’re doing to combat it. Here is what senior data and analytics leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
Blog | July 13, 2025

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

Blog | July 13, 2025

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

Gartner C-level Communities are designed exclusively for C-level executives from the world’s leading organizations. But what truly sets us apart is the way our community is led and shaped: by the Governing Body, a select group of C-level executives who ensure our programs are always relevant, timely, and impactful.
Survey Report | May 4, 2023

Top 3 Goals & Challenges for CDAOs in 2023

Survey Report | May 4, 2023

Top 3 Goals & Challenges for CDAOs in 2023

How are data and analytics leaders planning to support the enterprise this year? More than 400 CDAOs responded to our Leadership Perspective Survey, indicating their key focus areas and planned actions for 2023. Here, we examine their top 3 goals and challenges for the year ahead.
Blog | June 17, 2024

3 Ways to Improve Data Readiness for AI

Blog | June 17, 2024

3 Ways to Improve Data Readiness for AI

While CDAOs across Evanta communities are prioritizing AI this year, there are challenges – like data quality – to getting started. Here, Governing Body Member and CDAO Vishal Patel of Webster Bank shares tips for better positioning your data for AI and establishing early wins with AI initiatives.
Town Hall Insights | April 10, 2025

Driving Strategic AI — A CDAO’s Roadmap to Success

Town Hall Insights | April 10, 2025

Driving Strategic AI — A CDAO’s Roadmap to Success

CEOs are increasingly focusing on AI initiatives, and consequently, CDAOs are challenged with establishing the groundwork for these initiatives and aligning their strategies with the business' evolving digital requirements. Recently, CDAOs from the Toronto Community gathered for a Town Hall to deliberate on the current AI landscape and identify actionable strategies to implement within their organizations – These are the key takeaways.
Blog | March 26, 2024

CDAOs’ Top 7 Trends for 2024

Blog | March 26, 2024

CDAOs’ Top 7 Trends for 2024

In addition to focusing on AI and evolving with the changing digital landscape, data and analytics leaders are improving the alignment between their data strategy and the overall business strategy. With more than 400 CDAOs responding, these are the top priorities and investment areas for data leaders in 2024.
Town Hall Insights | August 13, 2025

Data Management for AI Success

Town Hall Insights | August 13, 2025

Data Management for AI Success

For the second consecutive year, data and analytics leaders have identified AI as their top priority. To address ongoing challenges, the Southern California CDAO community recently convened for a town hall to share strategies for overcoming common obstacles, maximizing the ROI of AI initiatives, and ensuring that AI applications are grounded in high-quality enterprise data – These are the key takeaways.
Town Hall Insights | September 22, 2024

Developing a Modern D&A Strategy

Town Hall Insights | September 22, 2024

Developing a Modern D&A Strategy

As AI rapidly advances, it is vital for CDAOs to evaluate their D&A strategy and ensure it can support new capabilities and business objectives. Recently, the Boston CDAO Community gathered for a town hall to discuss how they can develop modern D&A strategies that drive measurable business outcomes – These are the key takeaways.
Blog | February 18, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2025

Blog | February 18, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2025

In the rapidly evolving business environment, CDAOs are at the forefront of laying the groundwork for transformative initiatives, including AI and GenAI. Here, we examined proprietary survey data along with executive conversations to identify three key themes that will be the focal points for CDAOs in 2025.
Blog | October 16, 2025

What to Expect at a Community Town Hall

Blog | October 16, 2025

What to Expect at a Community Town Hall

At Gartner C-level Communities, one of our most popular community gatherings is the Town Hall – a virtual program designed specifically for C-level executives to address topics critical to their roles in between in-person events. Here is an inside look at what to expect as a participant.
Blog | June 19, 2023

3 Ways Top C-Level Executives are Tackling Disruption

Blog | June 19, 2023

3 Ways Top C-Level Executives are Tackling Disruption

The continuous wave of digital, economic and socio-political disruptions is forever changing the business landscape. Learn first-hand insight into how the C-suite is thinking about and advancing their roles to make an impact in the unpredictable marketplace.
Blog | June 9, 2024

What Members Value Most About Gartner C-level Communities Programs

Blog | June 9, 2024

What Members Value Most About Gartner C-level Communities Programs

Each year, community members across our 107 C-level communities get together at a variety of programs. Find out why executives value our one-day Executive Summits, Inner Circle networking dinners and one-hour Town Hall discussions.
Infographic | July 6, 2023

C-Suite Community Pulse on AI & Your Business

Infographic | July 6, 2023

C-Suite Community Pulse on AI & Your Business

The opportunities and risks of generative AI have been a hot topic for C-level executives in Evanta communities in 2023. We recently asked executives how they are approaching AI and their future outlook on it. Here is what 1,100 leaders told us about generative AI and the impact on business.
Blog | February 16, 2023

The CDAO Outlook for 2023: Three Key Themes

Blog | February 16, 2023

The CDAO Outlook for 2023: Three Key Themes

As data continues to fuel the enterprise, CDAOs have been elevated to true business leaders within the organization. To deliver value, they are prioritizing people and processes as a part of their action plans this year, and we expect them to focus on these three themes in 2023.
Survey Report | May 19, 2025

9 C-suite Leadership Trends in a VUCA Environment

Survey Report | May 19, 2025

9 C-suite Leadership Trends in a VUCA Environment

In early April 2025, we surveyed nearly 700 C-level executives about their insights on the current VUCA environment and the strategic shifts they are implementing in response. Here, we outline nine key trends from the survey, including the unique impact the VUCA environment has on each function.
Infographic | February 28, 2022

2022 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

Infographic | February 28, 2022

2022 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

With the growth in digital business, data and analytics leaders have a more important role than ever. CDAOs drive digital initiatives, deliver timely insights, and enable smart decision making – all critical to the business. Learn what 150 CDAOs say are their most important priorities in 2022.