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Jorg Heizenberg
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Agentic Analytics and AI
- Operating Model
- Roles and Organizational Structure
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 Chief Data, Analytics, and AI Officers 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 09, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Designing the Future-Ready Data & Analytics Organization for Agility and Consistency
Jorg Heizenberg,
VP Analyst, Gartner
To position their teams as a must-have discipline that can fulfill cross-functional use cases, D&A leaders must optimize their organizational model. The optimal model balances enterprisewide capabilities focused on enablement with decentralized needs focused on outcomes. Discover the design principles that underpin the ideal model and learn how to strike a balance between centralized consistency and decentralized agility.
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Monday, March 09, 2026 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM EDT
CDAO Circle Leadership Exchange: Let’s Talk About Who Owns AI — Is It Me or Someone Else?
Gary Yakimov,
Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
As AI becomes central to business strategy, defining ownership grows more complex and crucial. With responsibilities spread across teams and leaders, confusion and tension can threaten AI project success.
Join this interactive discussion to share what works (and what doesn’t) in assigning AI roles. Through active participation, we'll examine approaches, weigh pros and cons, and develop practical steps—like RACI charts and ownership models.
To help us kickstart an engaging discussion, please reflect on the questions below before the session. Your insights will shape our conversation, and you’ll receive a customized resource afterward to support your continued success.
1. Why is this so hard? What do you think is at the heart of this challenge?
2. In what ways are the division of AI roles and responsibilities in your organization working well?
3. What would you like to learn from others? ... Show More Show Less
Join this interactive discussion to share what works (and what doesn’t) in assigning AI roles. Through active participation, we'll examine approaches, weigh pros and cons, and develop practical steps—like RACI charts and ownership models.
To help us kickstart an engaging discussion, please reflect on the questions below before the session. Your insights will shape our conversation, and you’ll receive a customized resource afterward to support your continued success.
1. Why is this so hard? What do you think is at the heart of this challenge?
2. In what ways are the division of AI roles and responsibilities in your organization working well?
3. What would you like to learn from others? ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM EDT
Maturity Matters: Design the AI Organization Fit for Purpose
Jorg Heizenberg,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Unlocking the full value of AI requires more than just technology. It demands a fundamental shift in how organizations are structured and how teams collaborate. This session equips D&A leaders and CDAOs with proven strategies to navigate the complexities.
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