TAMPA, FL, March 18, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Wayne Butterfield has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

A steadfast commitment to innovation, operational excellence and the advancement of artificial intelligence in business marks Mr. Butterfield's professional journey. He is the founder and global thought leader at STX.AI, which he recently started following a 20-year career in applying AI & Automation. He has been instrumental in shaping the direction and impact of multiple clients over the past decade when deploying often complex AI & Automation Technology. In this capacity, Mr. Butterfield spends significant time collaborating with client organizations, including working closely with both senior operational experts and IT to develop AI-powered software solutions for a multitude of operational processes across multiple industries. He is responsible for laying project timelines, gathering requirements, coordinating with third-party vendors and conducting demonstrations of AI technology capabilities. His role encompasses project and program management, creating and maintaining AI adoption plans, rolling out LLM's like ChatGPT Enterprise across organizations and developing reusable prompt-based solutions that elevate organizational capability. Mr. Butterfield excels at translating complex technology into practical business solutions, delivering both strategy and hands-on implementation.

Prior to founding STX.AI, Mr. Butterfield served as a partner at ISG, specializing in AI, automation, and contact center transformation from 2022 to 2026. During his tenure, he was recognized for delivering impactful presentations and formulating forward-thinking strategies for clients ranging from global enterprises to smaller organizations. He was also the global head of intelligent automation solutions at ISG from 2020 to 2024, where he led teams to deploy advanced automation technologies and drive digital transformation initiatives. From 2016 to 2020, he served as director of intelligent automation at ISG, focusing on integrating emerging technologies into client operations.

Mr. Butterfield's earlier experience includes senior roles in British Telecom and Telefonica O2, where from 2010 he embarked on his first of many AI deployments, becoming a global trailblazer and learning many of the capabilities that he uses today to continue to assist in the roll out of AI in Enterprise.

Mr. Butterfield's expertise spans artificial intelligence strategy, technology thought leadership and future trend analysis, startup support and GTM innovation, with the operationalization and adoption of AI & Automation Technology a key feature of his support to clients. He is widely regarded for his ability to bridge the gap between complex technical concepts and practical business applications, and is a recognized keynote speaker on such topics. In addition to his professional roles, Mr. Butterfield serves as an advisor to various startups, demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation within the broader technology ecosystem, and remaining on the cutting edge of what is possible in this fast-moving age of AI.

Throughout his career, Mr. Butterfield has credited three senior leaders—who are also lifelong friends—for recognizing his unique skill set early and providing him with opportunities to grow as both a consultant and a leader. Their mentorship allowed him to learn from mistakes and develop his business leadership skills, and to have the confidence to start his own business.

Looking ahead in artificial intelligence, Mr. Butterfield remains committed to advocating for human-centric approaches that prioritize employee well-being over profit maximization. Through STX.AI, he aims to collaborate with startups and scale-ups that focus on augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing workers, promoting innovative working models that benefit society as a whole while ensuring businesses thrive through positive use of technology.

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