Dan Sommer is a seasoned expert and thought leader in the field of data, analytics, and business intelligence. Currently serving as Senior Director, Market Intelligence Lead at Qlik, he brings over two decades of experience in analyzing market trends, shaping product strategy, and evangelizing the power of data. Prior to his current role, Dan held influential positions including SVP, Global Market Intelligence at Qlik and Research Director at Gartner, where he was a leading analyst covering the BI and analytics space. He is known for his deep insights into how organizations can leverage data to drive decision-making and achieve better business outcomes. Dan is a frequent speaker at industry events and author of numerous reports and articles on data analytics trends.
Dan Sommer's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:
Leads Qlik's market intelligence efforts, providing strategic insights to guide product development, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategies in the rapidly evolving analytics landscape.
Previously headed Qlik's global market intelligence team, responsible for competitive analysis, market research, and identifying emerging trends to inform corporate strategy.
Served as a Research Director at Gartner, where he was a leading voice in the Business Intelligence and Analytics domain, authoring key research including Magic Quadrants and advising enterprise clients.
Regularly presents at major industry conferences and customer events globally, sharing his expertise on data literacy, AI in analytics, cloud BI, and the future of data.
Authored numerous influential white papers, blog posts, and research notes on data analytics, business intelligence best practices, and emerging technologies, significantly contributing to industry discourse.
Cornell Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management - Year 1994
New York University - Year 2004
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