Gartner Inc (IT) · Oct 8, 2026 · Exec change

Gartner executive change: CLO Thomas Kim exits October 16

CLO departure — Effective October 16; no disagreement disclosed

Gartner’s executive change removes Chief Legal Officer Thomas Kim on October 16. No successor or disagreement is disclosed, limiting the immediate business read.

Gartner is repositioning around demand for AI guidance and execution while managing a broader portfolio transition, including the sale of its Digital Markets business; its latest reported quarter showed growth in Insights and Conferences but a decline in Consulting.

The filing announces a senior legal leadership change, not an operating change. Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Thomas Kim will leave effective October 16 to pursue another senior executive role. 〔0〕

There is no disclosed sign of a governance or execution problem. Gartner specifically says the departure is not tied to a disagreement over its financials, operations, policies or practices, and the filing names no interim or permanent successor. 〔1〕

Bottom line: This is a new executive departure but, based on the filing, it barely changes Gartner’s AI-led business story today. The main unresolved detail is who will take over the legal and secretary responsibilities, not a disclosed change in strategy or operations.

Original filing on SEC EDGAR

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