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Vinay. S. Dhawan

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CIO/ CTO, Senior Executive Partner at Gartner
📍 Marietta, Georgia, United States

Vinay S. Dhawan is a results-oriented technology executive at Gartner with over 20 years of international experience in the financial services, automotive, and high-tech industries. Described by peers as charismatic, visionary, and collaborative, he specializes in delivering scalable digital, cloud, and AI/ML transformations. He holds an MBA from Kennesaw State University.

Outside of his executive role, Vinay is deeply invested in community and industry development. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Technology Association of Georgia, fostering the local tech ecosystem. He also contributes his leadership as a board member for HealthMPowers, Inc. , a non-profit focused on childrens health and wellness.

Unique fact: Vinay applies his strategic leadership to the non-profit sector, serving on the board of an organization promoting health for children.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
CIO/ CTO, Senior Executive Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Marietta, Georgia, United States
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AI-Driven Productivity
Shares insights on moving the AI conversation from headcount reduction toward genuine productivity gains for teams.
CIO Strategy
Focuses on executive-level IT challenges, including managing cost cuts while safeguarding long-term digital transformation objectives.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
CIO/ CTO, Senior Executive Partner
Gartner
11-2012 - 5-2024
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
NAPA Auto Parts
2-2021 - 12-2023
Board of Directors
Technology Association of Georgia
9-2013 - 12-2014
Board Of Directors
HealthMPowers, Inc.
2-2009 - 11-2012
Vice President of Technology
SunTrust
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Education
8-2019 - 4-2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business
1996 - 2000
BA
Leeds University, UK
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