Paul Dennis

Professional Focus

• 20 years’ experience as an executive advisor and leader in the U.S., U.K., Spain and Latin America
• Conducts executive searches and advises C-suite executives on business-critical issues
• Leads research and develops thought leadership on high-performing executive teams, disruptive technologies, business model transformation, and talent management
• Advises industry leaders on technology innovation to develop competitive advantages in global markets
• Facilitates C-suite thought leadership groups covering topics such as fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and financial risk management
• Public speaker at major events such as The Economist CFO Summit, CEB (now Gartner) Finance Conference, and Gartner IT Symposium; author of numerous articles published in industry publications and mainstream media
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Business Expertise

• Vice President, Research and Advisory at Gartner; responsible for client engagement strategy with key client accounts; conference keynote speaker; coach and mentor to expert consultants
• Executive Circle Lead, Financial Services at Gartner; partner to cohort of 100+ group presidents at global banks; responsible for growth, retention, and productization of advisory services
• Practice Leader, North America and EMEA at CEB (acquired by Gartner in 2018); led global advisory teams supporting CFOs and group controllers; Member of European Leadership Team Committee

Sector Expertise

• Financial Services
• Technology
• Professional Services
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Technology Officer

Education & Certifications

• Master’s degree in international relations from University of Bristol, U.K.
• Bachelor’s degree in human geography from Lancaster University, U.K.
• RSA CELTA Certification, International House, Barcelona, Spain

Affiliations & Awards

• Vice President and Board Member, Vienna Youth Soccer; Committee Leader, community engagement and marketing strategy; Finance and Governance Committee Member