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The most powerful CSCO network

Introducing Gartner’s newest C-level Communities with the inaugural launch of 3 communities serving CSCOs from the world’s leading organizations. Gartner C-level Communities are powerful networks of supply chain executives, bringing together CSCOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Through peer sharing and collaboration, CSCOs from the world’s leading organizations drive innovative ideas, exchange best practices and forward-looking perspectives, and address critical issues at the forefront of supply chain management 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:

Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CSCOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

CSCOs in the community

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David Cowperthwait

Rich's
EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer

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Anand Lal

Grainger
Group VP, Supply Chain

Erik Lopez headshot

Erik Lopez

Ulta Beauty
CSCO

Rajan Padbanathan headshot

Rajan Padbanathan

Fiskars Group
CSCO

Paul Thompson headshot

Paul Thompson

Premier Foods
CSCO

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

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

Programs

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In-Person

Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program.
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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
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In-Person

Inner Circle
Connect with other CSCOs and discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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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
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Virtual

Town Hall
Participate in an interactive, peer-led discussion on current priorities for CSCOs.
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What to expect at a Town Hall:

  • Informal, breakout group discussion
  • Share insights and learn from peers
  • One-hour, virtual discussion
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Gartner 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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Community Member Criteria

To ensure peer connections and conversations at the highest level, members must meet the following criteria:

- C-level or senior most executive for respective function

- Organization revenue of $500M+

Exceptions are considered.

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