Executive Partner, Chief Marketing Executives

Seeking current or former Chief Marketing Officers who have served as the top marketing executive at large-scale organizations, preferably publicly traded companies with $1B+ in annual revenue. Candidates should have significant leadership experience within Financial Services, Technology, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, Large Hospital Systems, or Manufacturing environments and a proven track record of leading substantial marketing organizations and driving enterprise growth and transformation. About this role Gartner is seeking accomplished current or former Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) who have served as the top marketing executive for large, complex organizations and led substantial global or enterprise-wide marketing teams. Ideal candidates will have CMO experience within one or more of the following industries: • Banking • Investment Banking • Insurance • Wealth Management • Technology • Pharmaceuticals • Large Hospital Systems / Healthcare Providers • Manufacturing Candidates should have led marketing organizations at publicly traded or large-scale enterprises, preferably with $1B+ in annual revenue, and possess deep expertise in developing and executing enterprise marketing strategies, building high-performing teams, driving transformation initiatives, and influencing business growth at the executive level. The Executive Partner (EP) role serves as a trusted advisor to our senior-most marketing executive clients and delivers exceptional value by orchestrating the full capabilities of Gartner—including insights, analysts, conferences, and peer networking—to help member clients achieve their critical business objectives. Executive Partners work closely with clients to define, develop, prioritize, and evaluate marketing strategies and initiatives; strengthen organizational capabilities; assist with the development and execution of a compelling marketing vision; leverage Gartner insights to support key business initiatives; and serve as a trusted advisor to CMOs, EVPs, and SVPs of Marketing. Through this partnership, clients are able to achieve their goals more quickly, more cost-effectively, and with a higher likelihood of success. Subject Matter Expertise The EP must be a senior business executive with demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering enterprise marketing strategy, execution, transformation, and performance improvement. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished current or former Chief Marketing Officer, EVP of Marketing, or SVP of Marketing who has served as the highest-ranking marketing executive within their organization. Candidates must have a proven track record of leading large, complex marketing organizations and driving meaningful business impact through marketing leadership. Particular interest will be given to executives who have held senior marketing leadership roles within: • Investment Banking • Banking • Insurance • Technology • Pharmaceuticals • Large Hospital Systems / Healthcare Organizations • Manufacturing The EP is responsible for helping retain clients in accordance with Gartner retention metrics while also partnering closely with Sales to support growth opportunities and client acquisition efforts. Other Requirements • 10+ years of experience serving as a Chief Marketing Officer, EVP of Marketing, SVP of Marketing, or equivalent senior marketing executive leadership role; or 5+ years in one of these roles combined with 5+ years in another senior marketing executive capacity. • Substantial experience serving as the highest-ranking marketing executive and leading sizable, enterprise-scale marketing organizations. • Deep understanding of the Marketing function and the role of the CMO, including leadership, strategy, organizational design, operations management, performance measurement, and emerging trends. • Strong understanding of the relationship between business strategy and marketing strategy and the ability to guide executive leaders in aligning the two. • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex client situations and provide actionable, outcome-based business guidance. • Ability to lead and manage ambiguity in executive environments. • Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with experience advising C-level executives. • Demonstrated executive presence, strong listening skills, humility, and the ability to adapt to diverse client needs. • Sales acumen and the ability to support business development activities with senior executives. • Strong collaboration, team leadership, and project management capabilities. Location This is a full-time Gartner Executive Partner position with comprehensive employee benefits. This is a fully remote opportunity and can be based anywhere within the United States. Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and compose