Gartner Expert

Jonathan Keeney

Sr Director, Research

Jonathan Keeney is a research director for Gartner's Risk Management Leadership Council. He manages the ERM Program Management initiative and leads Gartner's annual signature research study for Heads of ERM. He studies best practices for risk management executives, providing thought leadership and actionable guidance to help his clients manage risk in their organizations and optimize their functions. In previous roles at Gartner, Jonathan supported procurement, finance and shared services leaders.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Jonathan studied decision-making, organizational culture and workplace safety in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, transportation and offshore drilling. He also taught courses in negotiations, business ethics and organizational behavior to executive, MBA and undergraduate students at the University of Notre Dame and University of North Carolina.

Professional background

University of Notre Dame

Postdoctoral Research & Teaching Fellow

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Research Associate & Instructor

Areas of coverage

Enterprise Risk Management Program Management

Risk Response Strategies

Risk Management Process

Education

PhD, Organizational Behavior, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

MBA, Sport Management, Florida Atlantic University

BA, Philosophy & Political Science, University of North Carolina

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

1Building an effective ERM program

2Strengthening risk culture

3Aligning with other assurance functions

4Embedding risk considerations in strategic planning

5Applying risk management tools and technology