Eveline Oehrlich
VP, Research Director
Eveline leads Forrester’s EMEA technology research team, helping executives turn technology investments into business outcomes. The research spans technology strategy and innovation, operating models, talent and leadership, and the partner ecosystems that drive successful execution. The team helps leaders benchmark their performance, prioritize investments, and make confident decisions in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Under Eveline’s leadership, the research portfolio covers technologies and capabilities shaping the future of business, including AI; quantum technologies; intelligent automation; process intelligence; blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT); open source; smart manufacturing and mobility; smart supply chain; agentic software development; cloud platforms and digital sovereignty; supply chain and product lifecycle management; and strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and technology services management. Together, these research areas provide leaders with practical guidance on driving innovation, operational excellence, resilience, and growth.
Eveline’s personal area of expertise and thought leadership centers on topics within DevOps and IT automation along with the organizational and skill changes that successful digital transformation requires. She is known for practical, research-based guidance that connects technology investments to real business value.
