Patryck Allen is a Senior Director Analyst and Chief of Research in Gartner's Communications Practice. In this role, Dr. Allen writes research and advises Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) and their leadership teams on strategic Communications decisions.
As Chief of Research, Patryck leads Gartner's Communications research agenda across all CCO-relevant topics, including External Communications, Internal Communications, Communications Technology, Content and Channels, and Communications Leadership & Functional Management.
Patryck has 14 years of research and advisory experience at CEB and Gartner, across IT, Marketing and Communications. Since 2017, Patryck has been focused on advising clients in communications strategic planning, communications measurement & reporting, brand and reputation management, internal communications, and developing Communications team skillsets to meet evolving needs.
Dr. Allen has five years of experience working with CIOs on key strategic challenges, specializing in IT Strategic Planning, IT Service Management, Road mapping, and Information Risk.
He has Strategy Consulting experience; predominantly helping organizations develop growth strategies and manage commercial due diligence through M&A.
CEB, Senior Executive Advisor, 5 years
KPMG, Manager, 1 years
Communications Technology, Content and Channels
Internal Communications
External Communications
Communications Leadership and Functional Management
Executive Leadership
Ph.D., Chemistry
Bachelor of Science, With Honors 1
Graduate Certificate, International Business
Developing highly effective strategic communications strategies and plans
Defining and activating the corporate identity and brand from both internal and external perspectives
Brand and reputation management
Measuring and reporting on Communications impact & effectiveness
Future of the Communicatiions function