
CFO Communities
North America
( 4 )The most powerful CFO network
With 4 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
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Managing Director & CFO

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
Corporate VP & CFO
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CFOs today.
- Forecasting and the Future of Finance
- Bridging the Enterprise Data Divide
- Crafting a Path to Efficient Growth
Programs



IN-PERSON
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
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
What to expect at a Town Hall:
- Informal, breakout group discussion
- Share insights and learn from peers
- One-hour, virtual discussion



VIRTUAL
What to expect at a Peer Roundtable:
- Intimate and interactive discussion
- Framed around a hot topic or priority
- One-hour, virtual conversation
Apply to join
ALREADY A MEMBER? SIGN IN TO REGISTERGartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
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