Several pieces have already been published on the unceremonious departure of Peter Sondergaard, Gartner EVP of Research (LinkedIn, @petersonderg)already (ZD Net, Research Live, Kea), none adding any facts above and beyond the SEC filing.
We ran a quick poll yesterday and results weren’t conclusive: some will miss Peter who has been one of Gartner’s stars and highest earners over the years, masterminding the Gartner Symposium keynotes and presiding over the research agenda. Others welcome the change.
To @gartner_inc clients: what do you think of the sudden resignation of Head of Research @PeterSonderg? See > https://t.co/4JvQTpS5Eb by @natalienoell via @ZDNet #ARchat
— IIAR (@IIAR) August 22, 2018
He is replaced by Mike Harris, formerly head of IT research (GITL). He was himself succeeded by Yvonne Genovese who moved from heading Gartner for Marketing Leaders (GML) where she drove high growth from a small base to a sizeable business.
AR pros should monitor closely research direction, quality and methodologies following this leadership change.
We wish good luck to Mike in his new role and send a heartfelt appreciation to Peter, also wishing him the best for his next steps.
