Head of Data

Candidate Description

Marked by a strategic approach to data-driven transformation, this senior data leader offers more than 15 years of experience spanning energy, fintech, construction and utilities. Adept at orchestrating end-to-end data strategies, they combine deep Azure expertise with strong governance principles to translate complex challenges into commercially focused solutions that elevate efficiency and profitability.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through successful delivery of hybrid cloud data-warehouse modernisations, large-scale automation programmes and CRM implementations. Managing multimillion-dollar OPEX and CAPEX budgets, they have reduced critical processing cycles from days to hours, embedded robust data-governance frameworks and led cross-functional DevSecOps, analytics and architecture teams under Agile and Azure DevOps practices.

A collaborative leader and persuasive stakeholder engager, this professional consistently lifts team performance, cultivates high-performing cultures and aligns data initiatives to corporate objectives. Their record of modernising legacy platforms at a global energy company and driving cost-saving analytics at a construction company exemplifies a capacity to deliver sustainable business growth while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.