John Cottongim

I create Digital Coworkers using Intelligent Automation to improve business efficiencies and support growth for the Insurance, Healthcare, and Finance industries. Focusing on creating a more capable and enjoyable digital workforce. Robotic Process Automation, Lean Management, and Strategic Planning professional with experience across Operations, Strategy and Sales functions. Specific areas of focus include: Robotic Process Automation Machine Learning Process Excellence Lean Management Performance Management & Operations Management tools Customer Experience & Customer Design Strategic Planning Bio: John Cottongim is the Co-Founder and COO of Roots Automation Inc., an Automation-as-a-Service company focused on delivering Intelligent Automation at scale. He is responsible for delivering on the promise of creating a more capable and enjoyable digital workforce. Previously, John headed the Enterprise Automation Hub at Mars Incorporated and AIG’s Automation program for Life, Retirement, and Global Business Services. Prior to work in Automation, John led Lean Transformation initiatives, working with teams across the globe to deliver customer value through process excellence and cultural change. John is a CFA® charter holder, Certified Scrum Product Owner® and holds a Lean Competency System - Level 2a certificate from Cardiff University. He also received an MBA from New York University, as well as BS degrees in Finance and Accounting from Villanova University.