Dave Aron

Unthinker. Vice President and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner

Dave Aron is a renowned thought leader and keynote speaker specializing in business strategy, digital business strategy, and IT strategy, with a keen interest in making digital business concepts tangible and practical.

He provides expert advisory services to boards, executive committees, CEOs, CIOs, and other C-Level leaders, focusing on digital business strategy, the growth of China's digital giants, artificial intelligence, and other major industry trends and success strategies.

Dave Aron has pioneered the development of innovative research tools and frameworks such as 'Winning in the 21st Century,' Digital Dragons, and Bimodal, benefiting numerous companies and government agencies in strategy formulation.

Having presented keynote speeches in over 30 countries to vast audiences, Dave also conducts workshops and tailored sessions for various companies and government bodies, leveraging his extensive expertise.

In the academic realm, he has shared his knowledge by teaching business and IT subjects at esteemed institutions like London Business School, Oxford's Said Business School, and Henley Business School. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role in leading Oxford's CIO Academy over an extended period.

Dave Aron's educational journey includes excelling in his studies, culminating in an impressive list of degrees. He pursued O/A Levels in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry at The Manchester Grammar School, a Business MBA at London Business School, another MBA in Business from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and a First-Class Honours BSc in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London.

Throughout his career, Dave has held influential positions in reputable organizations, including Vice President and Distinguished Analyst at Gartner, Global Research Director at Leading Edge Forum, Vice President and Research Fellow at Gartner, Chief Technology Officer at Xtempus, and various other essential roles in organizations such as McKinsey, Baring Securities, CEGB, Aackosoft, and Livewire Software Ltd.