Steve is Director, watsonx Americas Client Zero Go-to-Market, responsible for showcasing the best of IBM’s own enterprise transformation made possible by AI and Automation. ? A graduate of IBM's HR Leadership Development Program, Steve has led multiple IBM teams through HR transformation projects that have improved employee experiences and driven efficiency. During his 10 years with IBM HR, Steve has worked in HR specialist and generalist roles in areas such as talent acquisition, engagement, performance management, compensation, and in HR Partner and HR Operations roles. Most recently acting as Chief of Staff to IBM’s CHRO, Steve led the design and delivery of the IBM HR’s Client Zero story for client consumption. As a futurist, Steve is passionate about the evolution of business functions with the help of modern technology such as AI and automation, believing it to be front and center of the changing nature of work. ? Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies with HR (First Class Hons) from Bournemouth University (UK).