Gartner Expert

Ron Burns

VP Analyst, KI Leader

Ron Burns is a Vice President analyst in Business and Technology Insights (BTI). For Product Leaders of high-tech software and service providers, Mr. Burns covers GTM and product management strategies including product-led growth, software pricing and packaging trends, and the impacts of AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Burns led Software Product Management and Global Services at EBSCO, creating one of the world's most used SaaS platforms and ecosystem. For 25+ years, he has served in software product and services leadership roles at several software solutions companies in ERP, data analytics, content management and search.

Professional background

EBSCO, VP Global Software Services and Software Product Management, 13 years

Endeca - Security Source, Application Architect and Product Manager, 3 years

Eprise divine, Solutions Manager, 5 years

Areas of coverage
  • Advance Product and Services Strategy

  • Lead With Product Management Excellence

  • Craft World-Class Product Strategies

  • Excel at Product Creation and Delivery

Education

B.B.A., Operations Management, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Product Management

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Product and Services Strategy

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Software Pricing and Packaging

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Product Launch Planning

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Product-led Growth (PLG)