Bruce Bond Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Wilton, Connecticut, USA

Bringing decades of executive and managerial experience in the information technology industry to the non-profit world to create and build an organization focused on solving the problems of incivility and polarization in the United States. Organization has achieved a leadership position in the national movement to reshape the American political landscape.

Somers, New York, USA

Principle in independent consulting practice focused on IT research.

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

• Gartner is the dominant firm in the Information Technology Research & Advisory services market. Led successful turnaround of key Gartner Research unit responsible for providing industry-specific research and advice to.
• Grew global research unit from $15M in contracts to $176M in 11 years, by aligning the capabilities of a lean high performing team of 50 analysts around key drivers impacting technology and industry growth.
• Launched new Oil & Gas practice by focusing analysts on highly relevant research (e.g., digital oil field). Built “trusted advisor” relationships with C-level execs in key firms e.g., ExxonMobil. Unit earned $6.0M in.
• Spearheaded the design and development of Industry Day at Gartner’s largest event, Symposium & IT Expo. Increased attendance 15% by delivering innovative strategy-focused, industry-specific content.
• Achieved consistent cost management by building culture of smart, high-return use of analyst time spent supporting BUs. Reduced travel costs 15% per year. Unit expenses at or under budget every year.

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

• A new position with directive to create and optimize Gartner Research processes and methodologies.
• Initiated a cultural shift from an “analyst out” to “client in” focus across Gartner Research leading the design of a new operating model for planning research. Paved the way for subsequent initiatives aimed at.
• Built Gartner’s first “Senior Research Board” (SRB) responsible for identifying most impactful trends and ensuring coordinated coverage across Gartner Research. SRB work positioned Gartner as thought leader in Digital.

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

• Led strategy and execution of Gartner’s software IP enabling company to be a recognized thought leader in rapidly changing software technology markets. Developed lean and effective team of 100+ analysts focused on.
• Grew Gartner Research Division revenue 20-30% annually in a flat market. Achieved top performance metrics by ensuring collaboration among teams, empowering managers, and minimizing distractions.
• Created and chaired Gartner “C-Commerce Summit” on Collaboration via the Internet attracting IT leaders, Wall St. investors, and leading IT vendors. Strong response led to profitability in first year.
• Led highly-successful task force that guided clients during hostile Oracle takeover of PeopleSoft. Research generated was considered to be among the most impactful Gartner had ever written.

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

• Vice President, 1999 – 2003; Research Director, 1997 – 1999; Senior Research Analyst, 1995 – 1997The Gartner Analyst *is* Gartner. Analyst impact on clients and sales is lynchpin to company success. Served as Gartner’s.
• Built “trusted advisor” relationships with clients. Over time saved clients hundreds of millions of dollars in technology purchases; provided crucial insight to clients making fundamental IT strategy decisions.
• Key partner with Gartner sales organization. Primary player in supporting successful sales efforts that combined drove tens of millions of dollars; known for going the “extra mile” in sales support.
• Built reputation with clients and peers for creating and delivering compelling presentations to audiences ranging from 5 to 5,000. Sought-after speaker at Gartner conferences.

Westport, Connecticut, USA

Crucial role in getting ERP start-up company positioned as an acquisition target (ultimately purchased by Infor). Created / led all service functions (implementation, user training, etc.) in developing satisfied customer base.

Valhalla, New York, USA

Built nation-wide installation and implementation organization in new ERP company. Dropped average sale-to-implementation-start time from 8 weeks to 17 days. Led help-desk turnaround. Acquired by Oracle.

Wilton, Connecticut, USA

Entry-level programmer and customer service rep who ultimately led all application software development and customer services. Developed internal IT strategy to standardize systems and platforms.