Group Head of Enterprise Architecture and Data

Candidate Description

With over two decades driving enterprise-level transformation, this professional blends strategic acumen with deep technical expertise to architect and deliver large-scale solutions across energy, fintech, transportation and retail sectors. Adept at engaging C-suite stakeholders, they have steered multi-billion-dollar integration and transformation programmes, crafting fact-based strategies that align technology investments with organisational objectives and customer value.

Adept at orchestrating cloud, ERP and integration platforms, their technical prowess spans Azure, AWS, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Workday, JD Edwards and MuleSoft. Leveraging Agile and Waterfall delivery models, they have led successful deployments such as the greenfield Dynamics 365 rollout for a Major Energy Company and a rapid Workday HRIS implementation for a Technology Company, realising significant cost savings and risk reduction. Key achievements include retiring 37 legacy systems post-acquisition, migrating mission-critical ERP workloads to Azure, and instituting data-centric operating models that enhance governance and scalability.

Known for cultivating high-performing, psychologically safe teams, they establish federated architecture communities and embed governance within PMO frameworks to accelerate value delivery. Their adaptive leadership, strong negotiation skills and commitment to continuous improvement consistently enable organisations to navigate ambiguity, optimise technology portfolios and achieve sustainable, business-aligned outcomes.