Matthew Colletti

About Matthew Colletti

Within Gartner’s CIO Advisory Practice, I work directly with CIOs and senior technology leaders to ensure IT strategy drives real business outcomes. My work spans executive advisory, in-depth strategic consultations, and the design and facilitation of multi-hour executive workshops (virtually and physically) on topics such as IT strategy, operating model transformation, high-performing culture, executive leadership, and enterprise change.In addition to one-on-one advisory, I contribute to Gartner’s research and thought leadership agenda, including published research, executive webinars, and conference programming. I’ve had the opportunity to speak at and support Gartner conferences, translating complex technology and leadership challenges into practical, actionable guidance for executive audiences. The through-line in my work is helping senior leaders formulate strategy then move to execution in environments marked by ambiguity, pace, and organizational inertia.This CIO support extends across operating model evolution, strategic workforce planning, enterprise transformation, organizational culture, and executive effectiveness. I also support CIO hiring and transitions, as well as executive development in areas such as influence, leadership presence, and personal brand.My professional journey didn’t start at the executive table. It began at 14 yrs, mowing lawns for cash. Through highschool and college, I worked a wide range of jobs, from bartending and flipping burgers to leading sales teams at a local health club. After three years in sales, I became the youngest General Manager in the company, running a sq ft operation with ~60 staff.The volatility of the 2007–08 financial crisis sent me back to college in my early 20s. This time, I took education seriously, building deep relationships with faculty and earning a BS in Finance (3.95 GPA), while laying the groundwork for the first of three startups.For the past nine years, I’ve built my career at Gartner across four business units, working closely with internal stakeholders to create authentic, client value-driven relationships that translate insight into measurable impact.

Experience

1. Director, CIO Advisory Practice

   Gartner

   Oct 2022 — Present · FL, US

   I advise CIOs and senior IT leaders on Digital Transformation, Strategy, Operating Model Design, Talent Management, Change Leadership, and Culture Hacking. I tailor Gartner research to provide contextualized, actionable insights, enabling CIOs to address their unique priorities effectively.Below is a non-exhaustive list of the areas I research, write about, and/or advise executive clients about:Leadership and Manager Development-Building and Retaining High Performing Teams-Talent, Culture, and Organizational Change Management-Strategy, Governance, and Operating Models-Product Management and Product-Centric Operations-Business Value of IT-Governance and Adaptive Governance-Executive Development (e.g, Executive Communications, Conflict Management, Executive Communications, Strategic Thinking, Change Leadership, Business Acumen)-Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), and Outcome-Driven Metrics (ODMs)-Executive Leadership Development and Digital BusinessExecutive Coach/Advisor: Provide consultation to executive clients and facilitate both virtual and in-person workshops on key topics. My primary focus is delivering client value by driving key insights and offering tools for effective planning and execution. Success is defined in part by consult volume, client value, and contribution to Gartner’s research agenda. Currently meeting all targets while maintaining a client value score of 4.8 out of 5.Research & Publication: Contribute to Gartner’s research agenda through publication, peer review, and trend identification.Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across sales, service, and product teams to develop tailored client value strategies, enhance selling approaches, and improve account management.

Education

• University of Tampa

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance

  2013 — 2015