Head of Enterprise Data

Candidate Description

A seasoned data and analytics leader with more than 15 years steering customer insights, data engineering and analytics functions across Financial Services, Retail, Consulting and Automotive sectors. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, they craft enterprise data roadmaps, build cloud-native platforms on Azure and AWS, and translate complex information into actionable stories that elevate customer lifetime value and commercial performance. Their career spans publicly listed environments and high-growth innovators such as a Non-Bank Lender, a Consulting Firm and a Tire Manufacturer, evidencing versatility and deep domain expertise.

Demonstrating robust technical acumen, this professional has architected lakehouse solutions on Databricks and Snowflake, orchestrated data pipelines with Azure Data Factory, SSIS and FiveTran, and delivered interactive self-service analytics through Power BI, Tableau and Sisense. Their achievements include building a Non-Bank Lender’s Day-1 regulatory reporting platform, launching a real-time streaming analytics product for a Consulting Firm’s retail clients, and automating campaign dashboards that saved a Digital Wagering Leader a full-time equivalent resource. Adept with Agile delivery, JIRA toolsets and rigorous governance models, they consistently ensure secure, high-quality data assets that drive machine-learning-enabled insights.

Combining visionary leadership with hands-on expertise, they have recruited, mentored and inspired cross-functional teams of analysts, engineers and architects, fostering collaborative cultures aligned to business outcomes. Stakeholders recognise their ability to influence at executive level, bridge gaps between IT and business, and embed test-and-learn mindsets that unlock ongoing optimisation. Whether scaling new fintech platforms or transforming legacy retailers, this individual delivers measurable value through strategic data investments, compelling storytelling and a relentless focus on customer-centric growth.