Analyst Profile

John-David Lovelock

Distinguished VP Analyst

18 years at Gartner , 44 years industry experience
Toronto, ON Canada

Roles and Responsibilities

John-David Lovelock is a Research Vice President and Distinguished Analyst in the Gartner for General Managers team. Mr. Lovelock has served as Gartner's Chief Forecaster for the past 5 years.

John-David Lovelock's Recent Gartner Activity

Latest Research

Gartner Market Databook, 4Q21 Update
20-Dec-2021
Forecast Analysis: IT Spending, Worldwide
14-Dec-2021
Understanding Gartner’s Enterprise Technology Adoption Profiles
28-Oct-2021

On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars

Gartner Invest Webinar Series: The Impact of a Global Recession on IT Spend
08 April 2020
Leading Through COVID-19: IT Spending Forecast, 1Q20 Update - It Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
14 April 2020
IT Spending Forecast, 1Q20 Update – View From the Peak
07 May 2020

Background

Previous Experience

Mr. Lovelock has 35 years of experience within the IT industry, including working eight years in a variety of healthcare environments. Prior to joining Gartner, he co-founded and managed a boutique consulting firm that specialized in large software solutions with a special emphasis on the healthcare industry. This included planning and implementing ERP systems, authoring custom software solutions, and developing long-term IT strategies at large and midsize hospitals. As a consultant, he participated in many challenging projects for companies in locations worldwide, including Europe, North America, the Caribbean and South America.

Professional Background

Loreada Partners, president and co-founder, 7 years

Industry Awards/Accolades

Five Thought Leadership Awards
One Quantitative Analyst of the Year
Three Quantitative Research Awards

Education

B.A., Economics, University of Toronto

Languages

English

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Analyst Profile

John-David Lovelock

Distinguished VP Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities

John-David Lovelock's Recent Gartner Activity

Latest Research

On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars

Background

Previous Experience

Professional Background

Industry Awards/Accolades

Education

Languages

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