Analyst Profile

Valerie Logan

Sr Director Analyst

3 years at Gartner , 26 years industry experience
NY USA

Roles and Responsibilities

Valerie A. Logan is a Research Director in the Data and Analytics group within Gartner Research, where she covers information management strategies, advanced analytics and related change management topics. She is a member of the Office of the CDO (Chief Data Officer) research team.

Valerie Logan's Recent Gartner Activity

Latest Research

Getting Started With Data Literacy and Information as a Second Language: A Gartner Trend Insight Report
09-Nov-2018
Toolkit: How to Use the Gartner Data and Analytics Glossary to Boost Your Data Literacy
05-Nov-2018
How Chief Data Officers Show Leadership in Improving Data Literacy and Fostering a Data-Driven Culture
28-Sep-2018

On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars

Data Literacy: Foster Information as a Second Language
10 April 2018

Background

Previous Experience

Ms. Logan has more than 25 years of experience, including two decades of global consulting practice management in the information and intelligence domains, and five years of applied experience in the telecommunications industry at both field and enterprise levels. Ms. Logan is an active and passionate thought leader in the areas of information sciences and business intelligence strategies, supporting clients with their information and analytics evolution. She is a natural systems thinker - able to understand and distill complex concepts and systems for general understanding. Ms. Logan is recognized as a pioneer in innovative consulting practices - recognized by Consulting Magazine in 2008 as one of eight top women in global consulting. She is known as an inspiring motivator, genuine advisor and change agent - driven by a passion to synthesize information to solve real-world problems.

Professional Background

HP (via Knightsbridge acquisition), VP Strategy and Portfolio - Information Management and Analytics Services, 9 years
IBM (via PwC Consulting acquisition), Global Program Director - Business Intelligence, 10 years
US West Communications, Manager of Process Re-engineering, 5 years

Industry Awards/Accolades

Consulting Magazine Women Leaders in Consulting (2008)
Distinguished Alumni Award, SUNY College at Buffalo (2014)
Gartner Thought Leadership Award (2016)
HP Technology Solutions Group MVP Award (2006)
Information Age Women in IT Awards- Finalist "Data Leader of the Year" (2018)
PricewaterhouseCoopers Distinguished Client Service Award (1999)
SAS Annual Enterprise Computing Award (1996)

Education

B.S., Mathematics, State University of New York College, Buffalo
M.S., Applied Mathematics (Area of Concentration: Operations Research), New Mexico State University

Languages

Data/Information
English

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14 November 2018
The Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2018 Each year, the Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 identifies the supply chains that successfully advance healthcare by improving patient outcomes and controlling costs. Supply chain leaders in the healthcare industry can use lessons from these leading organizations to improve their operations.
9 November 2018
Getting Started With Data Literacy and Information as a Second Language: A Gartner Trend Insight Report The increasingly pervasive nature of data makes it crucial for all employees to learn to “speak data.” This follow-up to our first Data Literacy Special Report outlines practical advice for data and analytics leaders to start data literacy programs as a key to a broader digital dexterity campaign.

27 Nov 2018
The Art of the 1-Page Strategy EST: 10:00 a.m. | PDT: 7:00 a.m. | GMT: 15:00 Developing a strategy has gotten easier over the past few yearswith 15 pages replacing hundreds. But even 15 pages can be 14 too many when trying to communicate how information and technology (I&T) contribute to enterprise success. There is a science to developing an IT strategy, and there is an art. This strategy and planning webinar explores the art of strategic planning, helping attendees learn how to articulate I&T's contribution to business success.
27 Nov 2018
Living With Digital: From Business Innovation to Societal Disruption EST: 11:00 a.m. | PDT: 8:00 a.m. | GMT: 16:00 Leading companies across varied industries move from "just" digital business to using technology to tackle society's larger issues. "Identity" becomes about who you are in the digital society. "Access" becomes about being able to participate in, well, life. This provocative, fast-paced webinar argues that the Silicon Valley way of creating a better world is short-sighted and misguided. What will be your story?

Analyst Profile

Valerie Logan

Sr Director Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities

Valerie Logan's Recent Gartner Activity

Latest Research

On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars

Background

Previous Experience

Professional Background

Industry Awards/Accolades

Education

Languages

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