Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
CFO Communities
The most powerful CFO network
With 5 communities across the globe, serving over 300 CFOs, Gartner C-level Communities are powerful networks of finance executives, bringing together CFOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Through peer sharing and collaboration, CFOs from the world’s leading organizations drive innovative ideas, exchange best practices and forward-looking perspectives, and address critical issues at the forefront of finance today.
Each community is organized by region and led by C-level practitioners offering members regular access to the expertise of peers.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
CFOs in the community
Kevin Bumen
San Francisco International Airport
Chief Financial & Commercial Officer
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
Programs
In-Person
Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program.
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View what to expect.
What to expect at an Executive Summit:
- Keynotes from practitioners and thought leaders
- Peer-led, interactive discussions
- Networking in one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings
- In-person program in your area
In-Person
Inner Circle
Connect with other CFOs and discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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View what to expect.
What to expect at an Inner Circle:
- Facilitated discussions on key topics
- Networking over dinner and drinks
- Peer-led, in-person program in an evening
Virtual
Town Hall
Participate in an interactive, peer-led discussion on current priorities for CFOs.
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View what to expect.
What to expect at a Town Hall:
- Informal, breakout group discussion
- Share insights and learn from peers
- One-hour, virtual discussion
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.
Discover why executives join a community
Hear from current members who share why they participate in a community of C-level peers with similar interests, challenges, and priorities.
“The community offers a great networking platform of accomplished leaders to brainstorm ideas, share, and learn from one another.”
Vaibhav Sharma, CFO
GlobalLogic
“I value how we share best practices, learn from other industries, innovate together, have fun and make friends by the same token.”
Michael Lelievre, CFO, North America
Havas Media Group
"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
Explore insights from your CFO peers
Infographic | April 23, 2026
Infographic | April 23, 2026
2026 CFO Leadership Perspectives
In our annual Leadership Perspective Survey of CFO community members, more than 100 CFOs share their top priorities, spending areas, and enterprise objectives shaping the finance agenda for 2026. Discover where they are investing their efforts and resources to build future-ready organizations.
View ResultsBlog | February 16, 2026
Blog | February 16, 2026
7 CFOs Share Their Toughest Challenges Today
To better understand what’s truly top of mind for today’s finance leaders, we asked CFO community members from top organizations to share their greatest challenges. Here’s what seven CFOs had to say.
View PostBlog | December 9, 2025
Blog | December 9, 2025
3 Key Themes for CFOs in 2026
Gartner CFO Communities are preparing for another year of impactful, year-round gatherings, and our community members actively share insights and experiences to shape the discussion topics at each event. Read the 3 key themes that will shape our community agendas and discussions in 2026.
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