Analyst Profile
Paul Saunders
Sr Director Analyst
3 years at Gartner
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24 years industry experience
United Kingdom
Roles and Responsibilities
Paul Saunders is a Research Director in the ERP Strategy and Value Realization research team. Mr. Saunders has extensive global leadership experience and expertise in the development and execution of global ERP strategies coupled with over 20 years' IT and software development experience within higher education, manufacturing and entertainment. His research focus is on the strategic, cultural and communications aspects of transformation supported by postmodern ERP. He develops insights into future trends and applications of postmodern ERP to meet enterprises' growing needs for innovation and agility.
Paul Saunders's Recent Gartner Activity
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Background
Previous Experience
Prior to this role, Mr. Saunders was the Chief Technology Officer and IT Director for the University of Dundee in Scotland, where he developed and led a high-performing higher education IT team rated first in Scotland and third in the U.K. Mr. Saunders spent 14 years in leadership positions, including CIO, within Textron where he was responsible for multiple ERP programs, platforms, technologies and teams.
Professional Background
Textron, Vice President and CIO, 14 years
University of Dundee, Chief Technology Officer and Director, Information Technology, 3 years
Education
Bachelor's degree (Honors), Performance Arts, Middlesex University, U.K.
Master's degree, Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix, U.S.
Languages
English
