Group Head of Data, Analytics & AI Transformation

Candidate Description

Driving large-scale data and AI transformation across diverse sectors, this Head of Data & AI brings over 12 years’ experience architecting cloud-native analytics platforms, governing complex ERP landscapes and embedding data-driven culture. They have steered programmes for organisations including a Major Retailer, a Financial Institution, an Automotive Company and a Messaging Service Provider, delivering master data management, privacy compliance and advanced reporting capabilities on Azure, AWS and GCP. Core expertise spans Dynamics 365, SAP and NetSuite ecosystems, coupled with deep proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI and Tableau.

Their technical acumen is reflected in building greenfield data-mesh architectures, developing propensity and forecasting models, and deploying AI-powered automation that directly reduces operational expenditure. Adept at Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Blob Storage and ETL orchestration, they consistently translate business objectives into scalable solutions, operating within Agile and SDLC frameworks. Key achievements include consolidating four analytics platforms to save AUD 500 k annually for a Major Retailer, lifting Tableau adoption to 30 % of a Messaging Service Provider’s workforce and delivering an Automotive Company's guest propensity-to-purchase model.

A collaborative leader, they have managed cross-functional teams of up to 18 professionals, mentored citizen-data-scientist communities and championed data literacy programmes across 19 legal entities. Comfortable liaising with C-suite stakeholders and regulators alike, this professional blends strategic vision with hands-on delivery, ensuring organisations unlock measurable value from their information assets while maintaining robust governance and compliance.