Accomplished Industry Advisor Christopher Goodhue Joins IDC as Vice President, CIO Strategy & Executive Advisory Services

Industry veteran to support CIOs and IT leaders with forward thinking advisory research and services and advanced peer engagement strategies

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced Christopher Goodhue joins as Vice President, CIO Strategy & Executive Advisory Services. In this role, Goodhue will be responsible for defining a compelling and actionable agenda that provides CIOs and IT leaders practical advisory services and peer engagements to better respond to the rapidly changing IT landscape. As an advocate and champion for the CIO role within the CIO Executive Council, IDC, and the industry, Goodhue will support both the CIO Executive Council and its services as well as IDC's Executive Advisory Services.

Previously, Goodhue held leadership roles at Gartner and AMR Research, helping to conceive, develop, and deliver some of the IT industry's highest value research, advisory services, and executive programs. Recognized for building high-performance teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments, Goodhue will work to enhance and expand IDC's existing offerings, deliver forward thinking advisory research and client services, and effectively engage with the IT community to attract the next generation of CIOs.

"We are thrilled to welcome Christopher to our team. His wealth of experience and proven leadership skills will greatly benefit our clients as they look for guidance in achieving digital resiliency to more easily adapt and thrive amid changing market conditions," said Per Melker, group vice president and general manager for IDC's IT Executive Programs & CIO Executive Council. "We look forward to working closely with Christopher as we refine our unique offerings to best support CIOs and IT leaders in their IT and business transformation."

If you would like to speak with Christopher Goodhue, please contact Sarah Murray at 781-378-2674 or [e-mail]. Follow Goodhue on LinkedIn.

About IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. Founded in 1964, IDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading tech media, data and marketing services company. To learn more about IDC, please visit www.idc.com. Follow IDC on Twitter at @IDC and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the IDC Blog for industry news and insights: http://bit.ly/IDCBlog_Subscribe.