Gartner Expert

Rick LaFond is a VP, Team Manager in Gartner's Marketing & Communications practice, based in Baltimore, MD. He leads a team of expert analysts who develop thought-leading insights for CMOs related to marketing talent, marketing technology, and marketing data and analytics.

He has worked with Gartner for 14 years. Prior to his current role, Rick was an analyst supporting Gartner's clients with insights and guidance on various marketing topics, including B2B buyer insights, demand generation and marketing in the manufacturing industry.

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Professional background