January 2026
As we settle into 2026, C-level executives continue to navigate a business landscape defined by volatility and complexity. Persistent economic uncertainty—from tariffs and inflation to rapid technological advancements—shapes the decisions and strategies of organizations worldwide.
In this challenging environment, where can C-suite leaders find trusted peer insight and collaboration? Gartner C-level Communities offer a unique opportunity for executives from leading organizations to exchange innovative ideas, validate strategies, and solve critical leadership challenges together.
Chief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs), in particular, face constant disruptions and heightened complexity. Now more than ever, CSCOs need a space to connect with peers, gain fresh perspectives, and validate their approaches in real time.
That’s why Gartner C-level Communities is launching new peer networks for CSCOs in New York, Chicago, and London. With nearly 100 local communities of engaged C-level executives, our experience and approach ensures CSCOs will participate in a community genuinely built by and for C-level leaders.
Executives choose to participate in our communities because Governing Body members of active practitioners serve as the driving force behind them, shaping the agendas and experiences to meet the real-time needs of their peers. This unique by and for model ensures that every topic is timely and relevant—because they are driven by the executives themselves.
The primary value of being a member of Gartner C-level Communities is the access to an unbiased network of peers who are facing similar challenges. For a C-level leader, this provides invaluable strategic insight and validation, helping to accelerate decision-making and avoid common pitfalls.
– Dominique Terosier
Group CIO, Christian Louboutin
Why Join a New CSCO Community?
According to our 2024 survey of Governing Body members, executives report that involvement in communities helps them:
- Develop valuable relationships with peers
- Validate their perspectives on critical priorities
- Approach decisions with greater confidence
In fact, a recent Gartner survey found that 60% of C-level executives consider their professional network of peers to be one of the top sources for insights that help them achieve their key objectives. By joining a Gartner C-level Community, executives gain access to a trusted network where they can exchange ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen their leadership.
CSCOs now have a unique opportunity to collaborate with Gartner C-level Communities and actively shape these groups from the ground up. Over the past eight years, we have significantly expanded our reach—growing our communities, extending into international markets, introducing new groups for CDAOs and CFOs, and continually enhancing the ways we connect our members.
Gartner C-level Communities offers a valuable network of peers navigating similar challenges across industries. It’s a trusted forum for learning, sharing, and advancing enterprise leadership.
– Jahid Khandaker
Global Chief Information Officer, GE HealthCare
Key CSCO Priorities
According to Gartner Business Insights, CSCOs are taking a holistic approach to strengthen resilience, drive growth, harness technology, and foster collaboration across supply chain ecosystems. These are their top focus areas for 2026 as they navigate the complexities and uncertainties of the modern supply chain landscape:
- Building Resilient, AI-Powered Supply Chain
- Engineering Profit Amidst Shifting Cost Mandates
- Accelerating Growth Through Frictionless Supply Chain Performance
As the supply chain landscape continues to evolve, the need for trusted peer networks and real-time collaboration has never been greater. If you’re ready to shape the future of supply chain leadership alongside your peers, we invite you to apply and become part of Gartner CSCO Communities.
By CSCOs, For CSCOs™
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