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Owen Chen
VP Analyst
11 years at Gartner, 33 years' experience
Location: China | Language(s): Chinese - Mandarin, Chinese - Shanghaiese (Wu), English
Roles and Responsibilities
Owen Chen is a VP Analyst in Gartner CIO Research Group, based in China. His research focuses on digital and technology executive leadership, digital business transformation, innovation management, strategy and governance, I&T operating model. Owen is also the leader of Digital Technology Leadership for CIOs in China key initiative. The key initiative helps CIOs and their teams in China to better work with CEOs and business peers, organize skills and teams, innovate technologies and realize business value of IT.
Background
Previous Experience
Before joining Gartner, Mr. Chen worked for a number of U.S. and European companies as their IT Manager/Director in China, where he managed the IT organization and delivered the IT solution and services to China's businesses. He started his career as a software engineer developing MRPII software.
Professional Background
- Danisco, China IT Manager, 6 years
- Ecolab, Senior National IT Manager, 5 years
- Owens-Illinois, China IT Director, 1 year
Education
- B.S., Information Science, Fudan University
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