Kris D.

Kris D. is a Managing Vice President in the Application Group at Gartner, where they lead a global team focused on researching and advising clients on Application Innovation and Modernization initiatives. Previously, Kris held several key roles, including Managing Vice President and Research Vice President in Software & Cloud Negotiation, where they managed research teams and conducted analyses on sourcing and negotiation strategies. Kris's earlier experience includes a directorial position at Nortel and various leadership roles within Gartner, contributing to the development of research and client solutions in IT sourcing. They earned a BS in Business Administration from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas.