Analyst Profile

Owen Chen
VP Analyst
9 years at Gartner
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30 years industry experience
China
Roles and Responsibilities
Owen Chen is a Research Director in Gartner CIO Research, based in Shanghai, China. His research focuses on IT leadership, IT strategy and IT governance. Specifically, he provides advice and support for Gartner multinational clients on developing IT strategic plans for entering the Chinese market, and for Gartner's Chinese clients on all aspects of IT management.
Owen Chen's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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2019 CIO Agenda: Securing a New Foundation for Digital Business in China (Airing in Mandarin)
10 March 2019 -
应对COVID-19疫情:企业CIO的短期及长期举措(中文播出)
04 March 2020 -
应对COVID-19疫情:快速降低IT支出的10条规则(中文播出)
14 April 2020
On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars
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
Languages
Chinese - Mandarin
Chinese - Shanghaiese (Wu)
English