Richard Butler is an enterprise organizational consultant, author, and business optimization expert at Rimagin GmbH. With over 25 years of management experience, he has led complex transformations and agile transitions for major international companies, including BOSCH, Ericsson, Ford, Deutsche Telekom, and Siemens.

Leveraging credentials like PMP, 6-Sigma, and SPC 6.0, Richard uses structured methods and systems thinking to build adaptive leadership and optimize value streams. His background spans embedded systems software development to facilitating Lean Portfolio Management workshops.

A pioneer in natural language interfaces and AI training since 2022, Richard focuses on the systemic aspects of responsible AI adoption. He is the co-author of “The Future Adaptive Organization” white paper and the book “Leading in the Age of AI” (February 2026), which provides practical frameworks for building AI-enabled resilience. A frequent conference speaker, Richard is also the co-founder of the DACH-SAFe-Treff Group, a major agile practitioner community in the German-speaking region.