Previous Experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Mahon was a managing director and the head of Research at WR Hambrecht + Co. Mr. Mahon was also with Level Global Investors, a hedge fund. Before that, he was a director and head of the Global Semiconductor Research Group at CSFB, where he was selected by Reuters as the top analyst for his coverage of small and mid-cap companies. Before joining Wall Street, Mr. Mahon was with GEC Plessey Semiconductors, Harris Semiconductor and IBM.

Professional Background

• Credit Suisse First Boston Technology Group, Director, 5 years
• Level Global Advisors, Portfolio Sector Head, 3 years
• WR Hambrecht, Managing Director - Head of Research, 2 years

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems, Rochester Institute of Technology
• M.B.A., Bentley College