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 Minneapolis 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

Minneapolis CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Minneapolis 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

Sridher Arumugham

DigiKey
VP & Chief Data Analytics Officer

Yan Ding

Acadia Healthcare
SVP & CDAO

Ylan Kazi

Cambia Health Solutions
VP, Clinical Analytics & Data Transformation

Jeremy Lembeck

Land O'Lakes
Head of Data & AI

Keith Narr

Cargill
SVP, Technology & Data

Rich Rubenstein

General Mills
VP, Data & Analytics

Governing Body Members

Derrick Aldridge

American Equity
VP, Distribution Technology and Analytics

John Berg

Johnson Brothers
Director of Enterprise Information Management

Andrew Block

Border States
Director of Analytics and Enterprise Data Solutions

Zachary Bork

CentraCare
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Michael Brazys

Allianz Life US
VP, Data & Analytics

Chris Campbell

Andersen Corporation
Head of Technology & Data

Adam Carvel

Fairview Health Services
VP, Data Management & Analytics

Rajesh Chalamalasetti

Nomura
Managing Director, CDAO

David Clemens

Winnebago Industries
VP, Data, Analytics & Integration

Andy Dybvig

Medica
VP, Head of Analytics

Erik Erickson

Hennepin County
CDO

Howard Fulks

RDO Equipment
Director of Data Science and AI Strategy

Jeannie Furlan

Mutual of Omaha
VP, Financial Data & Analytics Strategy

Craig Hart

Schwan's
Senior Director, Business Relationship Management

Jace Jirak

Federated Insurance
Business Technology Manager - Data & Analytics

Erin Leuschke

Patterson Companies
Senior Director, Enterprise Data & Analytics

Trent Lezer

Daikin Applied
CDAO; Senior Director, Data & Analytics

Anu Magan

Cummins
Enterprise Data Management Leader

Krister Mattson

Emplify Health
VP, Enterprise Analytics & Data Science

Greg McDonald

American Electric Power
Managing Director, Data & Analytics, Automation, and Integration

Thomas Moore

Xcel Energy
Senior Director, Data & Analytics

Doug Nowak

Sanford Health
Vice President, Data Analytics/Chief Digital Officer

Ravi Pandey

Unite Here Health
Data/AI Strategy, Engineering & Transformation Leader

Badri Pidatala

Graco
Integrations, Data, and AI Leader

Nithin Ramachandran

Cargill
SVP- AI & Data

Luke Salzwedel

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Senior Director, Analytic Innovation & Strategy

Ron Schmitz

Great River Energy
Director, Information Services

Matthew Schrag

Delta Air Lines
VP, IT Revenue Technology & Analytics

RJ Schwabe

Life Time
Senior Director, Data & Analytics

Tracy Smith

National Marrow Donor Program
VP, Enterprise Analytics & Insights

Eric Tupy

Hormel Foods
Assistant VP, Data & Analytics

Kenny Vargas

Piper Sandler Companies
Managing Director, Head of Software & Data Engineering

Brandt Vettel

Metropolitan Council
CDO

Nick Volkmann

Securian Financial
2nd VP, Enterprise Data & Analytics

Andrea Wehrung

Vessco Water
VP Data & AI

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


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