Michael Gerrard
VP Distinguished Analyst
Gartner
Role/Responsibility
Michael Gerrard is a vice president and distinguished analyst in Gartner Research where he is part of the IT Management unit. Mr. Gerrard has focused on the integration of business and IT strategies, the development of IT management strategies and solutions, organizational and governance process design and management processes to mitigate the business, management and technology risks associated with strategic IT investments. His areas of expertise include general management, technology management, marketing management, business planning, change management, and new business startups.
Bio
Mr. Gerrard has more than 30 years of senior management experience, including CIO and President, at Citibank, Diners Club, AVCO Financial Services, American Express and Avis.
It's an amazing experience to be exposed in a typical year to hundreds of Gartner client CIO's, their management teams and their issues and opportunities. It's even more rewarding to be able to leverage that exposure and my own experiences in a unique way to help Gartner clients and their organizations to be successful.
Years of Experience
8 years with Gartner
39 years in IT industry
Professional Background
AVCO Financial Services, Senior Vice president and CIO, 6 years
Citigroup, Senior Vice President, President (Citicorp Information Management Services), 11 years
Diners Club, Senior Vice President and CIO, 2 years
Education
M.B.A., University of Miami in Florida
