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Dave Aron
Distinguished VP Analyst
Dave Aron is a Vice President Distinguished Analyst and Gartner Fellow. He is a thought leader on digital business strategy and helping Boards and CxOs understand and engage with advanced business and technology topics such as the opportunities and risks of Generative Artificial Intelligence, the rise of Malinformation and the World Without Truth, Antifragility and Simplification.
He has received Gartner's Analyst of the Year award, was voted one of the 50 most influential people in U.K. He has taught business and IT topics at a number of business schools, including London Business School, Oxford University's Said Business School and Henley Business School, and has written two books, including "The Essence of Strategy."
Previous experience
Mr. Aron led the global research function at Leading Edge Forum, leading a team of researchers creating insight for clients about leading edge trends, including leading study tours to Seattle and Silicon Valley.
Professional background
Baring Securities, Systems and Security Manager, 4 years
Leading Edge Forum, Global Head of Research, 2 years
McKinsey, Associate, 2 years
Areas of coverage
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CIO Impact on Strategy and Execution
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Executive Leadership: Strategic Risk Management
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Executive Leadership: Futures, Innovation and Disruption
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Generative AI Resource Center
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Executive Leadership: Digital Business Strategy and Planning
Education
M.B.A., London Business School
B.Sc. (I), Computer Science, Queen Mary College
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
Finding the most promising opportunities represented by generative AI
Understand the threats of malinformation and the world without truth
Developing antifragility to win in an uncertain world
Achieving business and technology simplification
Creating powerful digital, IT and business strategies