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 Seattle CIO 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

Seattle CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Seattle CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Lutz Beck

Daimler Truck North America
CIO

Charu Jain

Alaska Airlines
SVP, Merchandising & Innovation

Laurent Rotival

Cambia Health Solutions
EVP & CIO

Governing Body Members

Adnan Adil

Elastic
CIO

Bridget Barnes

OHSU
SVP & CIO

Zelma Cilliers

ConMet
VP, IT

Jerry Cochran

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Chief Digital Officer

Kim DeYoung

Swinerton
Vice President of Digital Technology

Jim Downing

Carrix
VP & CIO

Viggo Forde

Snohomish County
CIO & Director, IT

Tracy Fox

Columbia Distributing
SVP, Technology

Jens Hansen

adidas
VP, North America CIO

Cheri Larson

Charlie's Produce
CIO

Randi Levin

Sound Transit
Chief Information Officer

Lily Ley

PACCAR
VP & CIO

Matt Modarelli

Washington State Department of Transportation
CIO & Director, Technology Services

Sean Perry

Kelly Services
CIO

Wilhelm Pettersson

Northwest Kidney Centers
VP, IT

Jose Rodriguez

Oregon Metro
CIO

Daric Schweikart

Flow
CIO

Ravi Waran

Clearwater Paper
VP & CIO

Dave Wolf

WaFd Bank
SVP & CIO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

  1. Lead Strategic Technology Alignment to Establish an AI Operating Model
  2. Manage Costs Strategically to Maximize Business Value
  3. Elevate Cybersecurity as a Core Driver of Business Value, Resilience and Growth

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 29, 2026 | 1 hour

Seattle CIO Community Town Hall

Everyone Wants Scaled AI. Only 9% Have It

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

December 1, 2026 | 1 day

Seattle CIO Community Executive Summit

Grand Hyatt Seattle

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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