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Samantha Searle
Sr Director Analyst
Samantha Searle, Ph.D., is a Senior Director, Analyst in the CIO and AI Leaders Practice. Dr. Searle's main coverage areas include Generative AI, technology innovation, emerging technology trends (including the annual Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends research), the role of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and innovation strategies, programs and labs. Previously, she led the Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities for enterprise architecture tools research, as well as developing research on business process management and enterprise business process analysis tools. She leverages her previous experience in academia and consulting to research best practices in applying technology innovation for client organizations.
Previous experience
In her previous role at Gartner, Ms. Searle managed the research agenda and reports for the Enterprise for IT Leaders group, covering Enterprise Applications' SAP and Sourcing and Vendor Management. After graduating from University College, London, with a Ph.D. in Astronomy, she continued to work as a researcher in academia. Her research has been published in international scientific journals and conference proceedings. She also has experience researching and producing reports on renewable energy markets in Europe. After graduation, she gained work experience as a consultant in London and Barcelona, specializing in organization development, process improvement and culture.
Areas of coverage
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Emerging Technology Adoption
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Leadership, Talent and Change
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Strategy and Planning
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Enterprise Growth Strategy
Education
Ph.D., Astronomy, University College, London
M.Sc., Astrophysics, University College, London
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
How to succeed as a Chief Technology Officer
How to identify current technology trends (trendspotting)
How to set up innovation labs and innovation partnerships
How to develop technology strategy and technology roadmaps
How to build a digital innovation and enablement function