UK & Ireland CFO Community

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 CFO 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 CFO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the UK & Ireland CFO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CFOs, For CFOs®.

Governing Body Members

Geoffrey Bryant

B&Q
Finance Director

Edward Cassar

Elsevier
CFO

Philip Day

Peabody
CFO

Jenny Ehrhardt

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Director of Finance

Tracy Fowler

Bell Integration
CFO

Chris Holt

Linklaters LLP
CFO

Richard Lloyd-Bithell

The City of Edinburgh Council
Director of Finance and Procurement

James Lund

Financial Times
CFO

Anna Morgan

Tag
Global CFO

Alec Pratt

Victoria Uk
CFO

Colm Purcell

Origin Enterprises PLC
CFO

Afonso Reis e Sousa

Petrofac
CFO

Luigi Sacchetti

Circana
CFO, EMEA

Becky Taylor

DHL
CFO

Paul Warris

The Magnum Ice Cream Company
CFO UK&I

Matt Williams

Northumbrian Water
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

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

8 October 2026 | an evening

UK & Ireland CFO Community Inner Circle

Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Join fellow CFOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

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Past Programs

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Each 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.

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Community Member Criteria

To maintain the highest standard of peer‑level connections and discussions, members must meet the following criteria:

• Enterprise-wide C-Level or

• Business unit or regional C-Level responsible for:

- Private sector: $500M+ in revenue

- Public sector: 1,000+ employees

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"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

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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.

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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.