Peer Connections
Build new connections with peers who understand your challenges and strengthen your trusted professional network.
Gartner CFO Communities
Trusted peer communities led By CFOs, For CFOs®
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.
With 5 communities in North America and the United Kingdom, Gartner CFO Communities bring together leading finance executives for peer sharing, learning and collaboration. CFOs connect throughout the year to gain new ideas and fresh perspectives, validate strategies and approaches and engage in candid discussions with peers navigating similar challenges.
Each community is guided by a local Governing Body of top CFOs, reflecting our “by and for” model and ensuring agendas and discussion topics at every community event are truly peer-driven.
Participate in your local community for exclusive access to:
CFOs leading local communities
Kevin Bumen
San Francisco International Airport
COO
Brett Chloupek
Heico Companies LLC
EVP & CFO
Rick Davison
SMBC Group
CFO, Americas
Jim Dodge
First Quality
CFO
Philippe Fau
L'Oréal
CFO North America
Dee Merriwether
Grainger
SVP & CFO
Glenda Oakley
Easterseals
CFO
Jay Saccaro
GE Healthcare
CFO
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CFOs today.
Prioritizing Cost Optimization and Resource Allocation
Driving AI Impact Despite Challenges and Risks
Closing the Digital Talent Gap to Promote Finance Transformation
Explore ways to participate
In-Person
Executive Summit
Connect with a trusted community of CFO peers at this one‑day, signature event to gain actionable insights and practical solutions to your top priorities and challenges.
View what to expect.
View what to expect.
What to expect at an Executive Summit:
- Keynotes from Gartner analysts, practitioners and thought leaders
- Peer-led, interactive discussions
- One-on-one networking in priority-matched peer meetings
- Purpose‑built networking in an approachable environment
In-Person
Inner Circle
Join fellow CFOs for a dinner event featuring facilitated roundtable discussions and informal networking with trusted peers.
View what to expect.
View what to expect.
What to expect at an Inner Circle:
- Facilitated, roundtable discussions on a key, peer-driven topic
- Interactive discussion, focused on shared learning and real-world experiences
- Informal networking throughout the evening
Virtual
Town Hall
Participate in this one-hour, virtual session where peers in the community engage in candid discussions on timely, relevant topics.
View what to expect.
View what to expect.
What to expect at a Town Hall:
- Informal, breakout group discussions or peer-led panel discussions
- Live, unrecorded and designed for active participation
- Topics are timely and relevant to each community’s emerging priorities
Apply to join
Already a Member? Sign InEach application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Learn how executives benefit from connecting with peers
Hear firsthand how community members share experiences, validate strategies, and uncover new ideas through candid conversations with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.
“The importance of engaging with peers outside the organization becomes incrementally important as you move up the ladder to keep one updated with the best practices, insights about new challenges and problem solving.”
Vaibhav Sharma, CFO
GlobalLogic
“I enjoy the opportunities to learn from the experiences of fellow members and to share my experiences, successes, and challenges.”
Roland Gehrke, CFO
BC Transit
"The community offers a great opportunity to network with CFO peers and discuss creative opportunities and solutions to address current or emerging challenges.”
Janice Lambert, CFO
American Council On Education
Discover insights from CFO peers
Survey Report | August 21, 2026
Survey Report | August 21, 2026
Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI
This report highlights five major trends driving enterprise AI adoption, drawing on insights from 750 C-Level executives in our recent community survey. These findings reveal an executive community that is increasingly focused on execution, scalability, and sustainable business impact – Read the report.
Read ArticleSurvey Report | July 8, 2026
Survey Report | July 8, 2026
Top 3 Priorities for CFOs in 2026
In 2026, CFOs are navigating a rapidly evolving business landscape shaped by digital transformation, economic uncertainty, and the accelerating adoption of AI and automation. To better understand their top priorities, we surveyed more than 100 CFOs on the topic. In this report, we provide a comprehensive view of the survey results, including key themes and strategic imperatives shaping the future of finance leadership.
Read ArticleBlog | April 6, 2026
Blog | April 6, 2026
The Business Impact of Participating in Gartner C-level Communities
Stuart Hughes, Chief Digital Officer of Kerry Group and one of the first executives to join the UK and Ireland CIO Community, has long recognized the value of connecting with peers to drive business impact. Here, Stuart shares how he has gained practical insights at Executive Summits that have directly influenced his day-to-day work and impacted his organization.
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