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 UK & Ireland 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

UK & Ireland CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the UK & Ireland 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

Murtz Daud

British Gas
Director of Data & AI

Christine Kemp

Jaguar Land Rover
Chief Data and AI Officer

Niresh Rajah

DLA Piper
Chief Data & AI Officer

Governing Body Members

Atif Ahmed

BAT
Group Head of Data, Analytics & Automation

Roshan Awatar

Sky Group
Managing Director

Harj Bains

Laing O'Rourke
Global Head of Data and Analytics

Jennifer Barclay

McLarens
Global Head of Data & Analytics

Ayub Bhayat

NHS
Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Kevin Cassar

TalkTalk Group
CDAO

Julian Cherryman

Intertek
Head of Data & Insight Applications

Louis DiCesari

Hiscox
Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer

Matt Edwards

Anglian Water Services
Chief Data Officer

Charles Evans

ED&F Man Commodities
Head of Data

Dean Franklet

FirstGroup
Head of Data & Analytics

James Hodkinson

Dyson
Global Head of Data & Analytics

Kassim Hussein

Cleveland Clinic
Head of Data & Analytics, London

Johanna Hutchinson

BAE Systems
Chief Data Officer

Nivedh Iyer

Danske Bank
Head of Group Data Management, Group Data & Analytics

Guy Johnson

Belron
Global Chief Data Officer

Kinnari Ladha

Travelodge
Chief Data Officer

Indhira Mani

Intact Insurance
Chief Data Officer

Alistair Mathie

NFU Mutual
Chief Data Officer

James May

St. James’s Place Wealth Management
Chief Data Officer

James Morgan

The Crown Estate
Chief Data Officer

Barry Panayi

Howden
Chief Data and Insight Officer

Dan Robertson

BUPA
Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Lauren Sager Weinstein

Transport for London
Chief Data Officer

Kate Sargent

Financial Times
Chief Data Officer

Diane Sawyer

Computacenter
Director of Data and Analytics

Amitabh Seli

Danone
Director, Data UK

Sid Shah

Live Nation Entertainment
Vice President, Data Analytics & Audience, International

Gillian Tomlinson

Weir
Group Chief Data & Digital Officer

Tony Zona

Grant Thornton
Chief Data Officer

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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