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Jorg Heizenberg
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Roles, Organization Structure and Skills
- Data, Analytics and AI Strategy and Operating Model
- Agentic Analytics and AI
- Culture, Influence and Literacy
Speaker Bio
Jorg Heizenberg serves as a Vice President and analyst at Gartner, specializing in guiding Data & Analytics (D&A) and AI leaders. He collaborates closely with ata, Analytics, and AI leaders to support them in reaching their personal and enterprise goals by leveraging research, trends, and best practices. Jorg's expertise includes executive coaching, strategy and operating models, optimizing organizational structures, defining roles and skills, and nurturing data-driven cultures and behaviors. With over thirty years of experience in consulting and research, he has a proven track record in planning, designing, and executing successful initiatives. Jorg's guiding principle is straightforward: Data, analytics & AI revolve around people. By focusing on human-centric approaches, he assists organizations in building a solid foundation for success.
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Sessions
Monday, March 08, 2027 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Designing the Modern Data & Analytics Organization: What Good Looks Like Today
Jorg Heizenberg,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Data and analytics has become a core business capability, yet many organizations still struggle to balance centralized governance with decentralized delivery. As D&A teams scale, leaders must address challenges such as skills shortages, increasing demand for data products and analytics, and growing expectations for business impact. Join this session to explore the organizational design principles, operating models, roles, governance practices, and team structures that define a high-performing D&A organization today, while enabling both agility and consistency at scale.
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Tuesday, March 09, 2027 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM EST
Redesigning the Modern Data & Analytics Organization: What Changes in the AI Era
Jorg Heizenberg,
VP Analyst, Gartner
The AI era is reshaping how data and analytics organizations create value. Building on the foundations of today's D&A organization, leaders must rethink organizational structures, roles, skills, career paths, and ways of working to support AI at scale. This evolution goes beyond introducing new technology. It requires redesigning how work is organized, how teams collaborate, and how humans and AI contribute to outcomes. Join this session to explore the design principles of an AI-ready D&A organization and the workforce changes required to succeed in the years ahead.
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Tuesday, March 09, 2027 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM EST
Ask the Analyst: How to (Re)Design the Data and Analytics Organization and Roles in the AI Era
Jorg Heizenberg,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Ask the analyst in-depth questions about their research, for example: How do I organize for data, analytics AI. What roles do we need? What skills are required? How do I move towards enablement? What should my Center of Excellence look like? What is a hub and spoke model? What is the franchise model?
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Tuesday, March 09, 2027 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM EST
CDAO Circle Roundtable: How to Accelerate Your First-Year Impact and Value as a Leader (Multigroup)
Jorg Heizenberg,
VP Analyst, Gartner
This interactive multigroup session is designed for new and aspiring data leaders who want to maximize their impact and deliver measurable value within their first year. Participants will explore proven strategies for aligning data initiatives with business goals. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, attendees will learn how to overcome common challenges and establish credibility and drive organizational success.
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