Author: Greg Benton

Greg brings more than two decades of enterprise operations, technology strategy, and large-scale transformation experience to Third Stage’s independent, technology-agnostic advisory model. He has led complex initiatives across ERP, cloud platforms, and emerging AI-driven operating models, helping organizations modernize their core systems, reimagine end-to-end processes, and turn digital investments into measurable business value. As Chief Strategy Officer, Greg is responsible for Third Stage’s global strategy, revenue growth, and market positioning. He oversees business development, client relationship management, client satisfaction, the Third Stage Certification framework, and a growing network of global partnerships. Greg also plays a central role in shaping the firm’s thought leadership around the shift from traditional ERP to more flexible, AI-enabled Digital Enterprise Operations (DEO) architectures. Greg is dedicated to reinforcing Third Stage’s mission: to provide truly independent guidance that prioritizes ERP and vendor neutrality, interoperability across the tech stack, and actionable intelligence—“I3”—so that clients can navigate today’s AI and cloud-driven landscape and successfully reach the Third Stage of their digital transformations.