Chicago CSCO 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 Chicago CSCO 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

Chicago CSCO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Chicago CSCO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CSCOs, For CSCOs™.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Anand Lal

Grainger
Group VP, Supply Chain

Governing Body Members

Thomas Abraham

Novolex
SVP, Supply Chain

Jim Barnes

Generac Power Systems
Executive Vice President - Global Supply Chain

Rick DiMaio

Ace Hardware
EVP & CSCO

Jamie Dunn

Kerry Group
VP, Global Supply Chain

Tim Engstrom

Essendant
SVP & CSCO

Lyndsi Lee

Bissell
SVP, Supply Chain & Operations

Erik Lopez

Ulta Beauty
CSCO

Jeff Morris

Bunzl
V.P. Global Supply Chain & ESG Reporting

Randy Pappal

Gentex
VP, Purchasing & Supply Chain

Katherine Storer

Berlin Packaging
Chief Supply Chain Officer

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

Building Resilient, AI-Powered Supply Chain
Engineering Profit Amidst Shifting Cost Mandates
Accelerating Growth Through Frictionless Supply Chain Performance

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

November 10, 2026 | an evening

Chicago CSCO Community Inner Circle

The Metropolitan

Join fellow CSCOs 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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Content from your CSCO peers

Blog | September 7, 2026

CSCOs Move Beyond AI Hype to Real Supply Chain Value

Gartner’s newly launched CSCO Communities hosted their first Inner Circles, where supply chain executives gathered for peer-led discussions on architecting AI-driven supply chains. This article highlights four key takeaways from the New York and Chicago events, including AI integration, data challenges, leadership qualities, and delivering ROI across the supply chain ecosystem.

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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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Infographic | June 22, 2026

Community Pulse on Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

As organizations move from early experimentation to scaling AI, we recently surveyed 750 C-level executives on how they are strategizing and operationalizing AI within their organizations. Here is a snapshot of the results.

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