Michael Gerrard is a vice president and distinguished analyst in Gartner Research where he is part of the CIO Research unit. Mr. Gerrard has focused on the integration of business and IT strategies, the development of IT management strategies and solutions, organizational and governance process design, and management processes to mitigate the business, management and technology risks associated with strategic IT investments. His areas of expertise include general management, technology management, marketing management, business planning, change management and new business startups.