Head of Data, Analytics, & Data Governance

Candidate Description

A dynamic technology leader with over 15 years of experience, this professional excels in transforming complex data and application environments into strategic growth catalysts. Drawing on deep expertise across Azure, Power BI, a Major Software Platform and large-scale application portfolios, they unify multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, data-driven solutions for enterprises such as an Energy Company, an Infrastructure Services Company and an Engineering Services Company. Their background spans sectors from energy and resources to retail and professional services, underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation and culture-building.

Renowned for driving modern data-platform architecture, they have delivered cloud-native initiatives that include one of the world’s earliest enterprise deployments of a Major Software Platform and the integration of $1.5 b worth of acquisitions into a governed data ecosystem. Adept at orchestrating Azure Data Factory pipelines, Synapse Analytics workloads and DevOps CI/CD, they guide organisations from basic reporting through to AI/ML-powered decision intelligence. Achievements range from rationalising 80+ application portfolios, redeveloping a Customer Relationship Management Platform platforms and instilling ITIL and Agile practices, to leading multimillion-dollar digital programmes that accelerate time-to-insight and enhance operational resilience.

Combining strategic vision with hands-on technical depth, they lead cross-functional architects, engineers and analysts while fostering citizen-developer models and robust governance cultures. Stakeholders value their ability to translate business objectives into scalable solutions, mentor high-performing teams and safeguard financial optimisation across cloud estates. Adaptable, collaborative and impact-oriented, this individual offers organisations a proven track record of elevating data maturity, modernising digital landscapes and embedding continuous innovation.