Analyst Profile

Dave Aron
Distinguished VP Analyst
3 years at Gartner
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35 years industry experience
United Kingdom
Roles and Responsibilities
Dave Aron is a Vice President and Gartner Fellow in the CIO Research group, focusing on digital business and innovation. Mr. Aron is a thought leader on digital business strategy and helping Boards and CxOs understand and engage with advanced business and technology topics such as the impact of the digital dragons, the rise of digital China, antifragility, business dynamics and real options. He has received Gartner's Analyst of the Year award, created Gartner's IT strategy framework and originated the concept and term "bimodal." He was voted one of the 50 most influential people in U.K. IT in 2017. He has taught business and IT topics at a number of business schools, including London Business School, Oxford University's Said Business School and Henley Business School, and recently wrote a book, "The Essence of Strategy."
Dave Aron's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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Winning in a World of Digital Dragons
07 May 2019 -
6 Executive Conversations to Win With AI
15 January 2020 -
Digital Acceleration through Business Dynamics Mapping
04 September 2020
On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars
Background
Previous Experience
Mr. Aron led the global research function at Leading Edge Forum, leading a team of researchers creating insight for clients about leading edge trends, including leading study tours to Seattle and Silicon Valley.
Professional Background
Baring Securities, Systems and Security Manager, 4 years
Leading Edge Forum, Global Head of Research, 2 years
McKinsey, Associate, 2 years
Industry Awards/Accolades
Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
Fellow of British Computer Society (FBCS)
Gartner Analyst of the Year, 2009
UKtech50, 2017
Education
B.Sc. (I), Queen Mary College
M.B.A., London Business School
Languages
English
Japanese