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 Boston CISO 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

Boston CISO Governing Body

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

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Javed Ikbal

Bright Horizons
VP/CISO

Jasvinder Khera

John Hancock
CISO

Brian McGowan

SharkNinja
CISO

Ravi Thatavarthy

Primo Brands
CISO

Governing Body Members

Subrata Baguli

Massachusetts State Lottery
Head of Cybersecurity

Deb Briggs

Netscout
VP, CISO

Brian Cayer

Keck Medicine of USC
CISO

Brian Clark

Shawmut Design and Construction
Senior Director, Information Security Operations

Jason Colon

Servier
Associate Director, Cybersecurity

Steve Danckert

Haemonetics
CISO & Data Protection Officer

Doug DeMio

Mapfre Insurance
CISO

Paul Deluca

Nokia
VP Information Security

Yves Dorleans

Keolis North America
CISO

David Escalante

Boston College
Director Computer Policy & Security

Mark Feeney

AMETEK
Global Director, Cyber Security

Pat Ford

Schneider Electric
CISO, Americas

Gael Frouin

AAA Northeast
CISO

Tyler Gilbreath

Bain & Co
EVP, Global CISO

Charles Goff

Dartmouth Health
CISO

Sara Hall

Teladoc Inc
CISO

Keita Hemphill

HP Hood
Sr. Director of IT

Fred Hobbs

Hyster-Yale
Global Director Cyber Security

Eric Jacobsen

Boston University
AVP & CISO

Oliver Labastida

Symbotic
VP, Security and Controls

Astrid Lambert

Cambridge Health Alliance
CISO/Sr. Director Data Management and IT

Dean Lebron

Ameresco
SVP IT

Lloyd MacNeil

Avantor
CISO

Scott Macdonald

EBSCO Industries
CISO

Michael Nichols

CIRCOR International
CISO

Anthony O'Neill

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth CISO & Chief Risk Officer

Megan Perkins

Ocean Spray
Associate Director, Information Security and Data Privacy

Heinrich Piard

Hamilton Insurance Group
CISO & Head of Global IT Ops

Robyn Ready

KnitWell Group
CISO

Samir Sanghani

Coverys
Director, Information Security

Robert Sherman

Lantheus
CISO

Jinks Shirgaonkar

ICU Medical
Director, IT Security, Risk and Compliance

Robert Sullivan

Agero
CIO/CISO

Donna Teevens

ACI Worldwide
CISO

Satyendra Thakur

Hasbro
CISO

Raj Thakuri

Cotiviti
VP & CISO

Richard Walzer

Clean Harbors
CISO

Jennifer West

Takeda
CISO, SVP, Chief Digital Trust Officer

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

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

October 15, 2026 | 1 hour

Boston CISO Community Town Hall

Secure and Compliant Data Protection in Changing Times

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

In-Person

December 3, 2026 | 1 day

Boston CISO Community Executive Summit

Renaissance Boston Seaport District

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

In-Person

February 17, 2027 | an evening

Boston CISO Community Inner Circle

Sorella Cucina Toscana

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

In-Person

June 8, 2027 | 1 day

Boston CISO Community Executive Summit

Renaissance Boston Seaport District

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

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Boston CISO Community Inner Circle

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

In-Person

November 10, 2027 | 1 day

Boston CISO Community Executive Summit

The Westin Copley Place, Boston

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



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