Analyst Profile

Daniel Sun
VP Analyst
4 years at Gartner
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15 years industry experience
China
Roles and Responsibilities
Dr. Daniel Sun is a member of Gartner CIO Research team and the core topic leader of Evolving Business Models and Ecosystems. His primary research domains include digital transformation, digital business model innovation, digital platforms and ecosystems, IT operating model design, IT organizational design, business and IT alignment, composable business, and digital product management. He spends 70-80% of his interaction time with CIOs and the rest with business executives (e.g., CEOs, COOs, and CFOs).
Daniel Sun's Recent Gartner Activity
Latest Research
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Toolkit: A Guide for Business Model Ideation and Innovation Workshops in Times of Disruption
05-Aug-2022 -
The Gartner Business Model Innovation Framework: A Tool for Deciphering High-Impact Digital Initiatives
09-Jun-2021 -
Case Study: A Business “Middle Platform” Helps Achieve Composability and Digital Success
31-May-2022
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转危为机: 数字化新机遇助力企业重塑 (Airing in Mandarin)
31 August 2020 -
3 Key Actions for CIOs to Unleash the Potential of Digital Ecosystems
12 April 2021 -
CIO解锁数字化生态的三大举措
14 April 2021
On-Demand & Upcoming Webinars
Background
Previous Experience
Prior to Gartner, He worked as the digital transformation expert in SAP, head of consulting in IDC, and Country General Manager in B2B International. He has also got several year's experience in AI software development. His doctoral study explores how big data analytics capabilities can drive value proposition innovation and ultimately improve business performance in Financial Industries.
Professional Background
B2B International, China General Manager, 3 years
IDC, Head of Consulting, Associate Vice President, 4 years
SAP, Industry Digital Transformation Expert, 1 year
Education
Bachelors in Computer Science, Tianjin University
Doctor in Business Administration - DBA, Universite Paris Dauphine - PSL
M.B.A., Alliance Manchester Business School
Masters in Software Engineering, Tianjin University
Languages
Chinese - Mandarin
English