Franco Butera

Chief Technology Officer at Alliance Ground International

Miami, Florida, United States

About Franco Butera

Franco Butera is Chief Technology Officer at Alliance Ground International. Location: Miami, Florida, United States.

As the Chief Technology Officer at Alliance Ground International (AGI), I lead IT transformation initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency, and innovation across ground, cargo, mail handling, and security solutions in the aviation industry. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in leveraging technology and data-driven insights to drive incremental EBITDA margin improvements and operational excellence. Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered high-impact solutions that exceed client and stakeholder expectations. My expertise spans process improvement, cloud automation, IT operations, project management, and team leadership. Passionate about innovation, I focus on optimizing IT infrastructure, strengthening security, and implementing best practices to ensure long-term business success. Beyond IT, I have played a strategic role as CIO across multiple organizations, extending my impact beyond traditional technology functions to drive broader business initiatives. I am also committed to mentoring IT talent, fostering collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. My mission is clear: Ensure AGI remains an industry leader and the partner of choice through cutting-edge technology and digital transformation.

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Business Process Re-engineering

Additional experience

  • Member

    The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

    Started March 2021

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Management (in progress), Florida Institute of Technology
  • Project Manager, Schulich School of Business - York University