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August 18, 2026

How to make AI work for your CX challenges: Michael Hutchison, Head of TME & Customer Experience

Published in: CustomerThink | July 9, 2026

In this thought leadership article, Michael Hutchison, Head of TME & Customer Experience at eClerx, explores how organizations can move beyond AI experimentation to successfully embed artificial intelligence into customer experience operations. Rather than implementing AI for isolated use cases, he advocates for an integrated strategy where AI enhances every stage of the customer journey-from intelligent routing and predictive support to personalized engagement and operational optimization. Success depends on aligning AI initiatives with measurable business outcomes while maintaining a strong balance between automation and human expertise.

The article also discusses common barriers to AI adoption, including fragmented data, unclear governance, and organizational readiness. Sanjay explains that organizations combining high-quality data, domain expertise, and responsible AI practices will be better positioned to improve customer satisfaction, increase operational efficiency, and create differentiated customer experiences. Ultimately, AI should be viewed as a strategic business capability that augments human decision-making rather than replacing it.

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