Head of Data Analytics & Governance

Candidate Description

With over 15 years driving data-led transformation across Gaming and Entertainment giants, this accomplished Data & Analytics leader combines deep technical expertise with proven commercial acumen. Adept at shaping enterprise-level data strategies, they specialise in cloud platforms, data governance, and advanced analytics, consistently translating complex information into actionable insights that align with organisational goals.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through hands-on proficiency in AWS, Databricks, Python and SQL, as well as the design of high-performance ETL pipelines and real-time data architectures. Key achievements include spearheading a data-analytics roadmap that added $200 M in annual revenue for a major gaming company, lifting self-service adoption to 70 % by deploying 20+ reusable reporting assets, and engineering automated performance-reporting solutions that reduced latency by 90 %. They have also leveraged machine-learning models to cut marketing costs by $40 M and boost campaign response rates by 20 %, all while ensuring strict compliance with regulators.

A natural leader and mentor, this professional has built and guided high-performing teams of data engineers, analysts and scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning through initiatives like company-wide hackathons and cross-functional development programs. Their collaborative approach, stakeholder-management skills and strategic mindset enable them to bridge the gap between business vision and technical delivery, making them a valuable catalyst for data-driven growth and innovation.