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 Chicago CDAO 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

Chicago CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Chicago CDAO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Abhi Bhatt

CarMax Inc
VP, Technology - Data & AI

Kristina Chambers

Molex
VP, Enterprise Data Products, Analytics, AI, and Integrations

Sid Raina

Medline
VP & Global Head of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

Karthik Raja

Ascension
SVP & Chief Analytics and AI Officer

Vijay Rajandram

Northern Trust
CDO

Governing Body Members

Mir Ali

The Hershey Company
Head of Data & Analytics

Michael Baker

NielsenIQ
Global Head of Consumer Data Science

Suvadeep Bose

Oshkosh Corporation
VP, Advanced Analytics & AI

Patrick Chew

AIT Worldwide Logistics
VP, AI & Data Science

Peter Chung

Wolters Kluwer
Director, Business Intelligence

Brett Collins

International
Director, Data Science

Kay Cubria

Alight
Vice President of Technology

Don Fleschut

Ryerson
CDO

David Hirschfeld

Marsh
CDO

Mike Howard

Link Logistics
Lead, Office of the CTO

Aditya Kaushal

Ecolab
Senior Enterprise Data and Architecture Leader (Digital/Commercial Solutions)

Jawad Khan

Akron Children's Hospital
CDAO

Saj Khan

OSI
Global Director, Data & Analytics

Chad Konchak

Endeavor Health
Assistant Vice President, Data Analytics

Laks Krishnamoorthy

EMC Insurance Companies
VP Data Analytics

Narayanan Krishnan

Athletico
VP, Digital & Data Technologies

Sean MacCarthy

Camping World
VP, Analytics

Shazia Manus

TruStage
SVP & CDAO

Andrew McGrath

First Onsite Property Restoration
SVP, Data & Analytics

Bhavna Mehta

Cincinnati Children's
Chief Data Officer

Christian Moreno

Encore
Director, Data & Analytics

Ray Morris

COUNTRY Financial
CDO

Mehul Patel

Ventas
Director, Application Development & Data Engineering

Eric Petrucci

Rate
SVP, Data Office

Mohan Putcha

UL Solutions
Vice President – Data and Analytics Platforms

Anand Ramakrishnan

Vantive
Director Data Services Platforms and Delivery

Jane Rheem

Sidley Austin
Chief Data & AI Officer

Tim Riddle

Premier
Senior Product Director, Data and Analytics

Farhan Sabzaali

University of Chicago
Data & Analytics Leader

Sehr Saghir

Charles Schwab
Managing Director, Data Management and Products

Amit Sahani

StoneX
Chief Data Officer

Kevin Salzmann

ORIX USA
Senior Director, Business Analytics

Olga Selina

AbbVie
VP, IT AI, Data and Segment CIO

Garima Sharma

Rocket Close
VP, Data Engineering

Molly Shutt

CIBC
VP, Enterprise Data Governance

Taha Suglatwala

Uline
Director of Application Development and Business Intelligence

Heide Tierney

Enova International
Head of Market Intelligence & Customer Insight

Aparna Yarlagadda

KeHE Distributors
Executive Director, Business Intelligence

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

  1. Reimagine Governance for Trusted, Real-World Data and AI Value
  2. Modernize Data and AI Infrastructure to Scale
  3. Upskill Across the Organization to Operationalize a Data-Driven Culture

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

October 21, 2026 | 1 day

Chicago CDAO Community Executive Summit

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

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

Virtual

December 9, 2026 | 1 hour

Chicago CDAO Community Town Hall

From Pilot to Production— Scaling Enterprise Agent Trust

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



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