Chief Data & AI Officer

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Interim Chief Data & AI Officer to lead the strategic evolution of data and AI capabilities for a global organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer
, this role will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s data, analytics, and AI strategy
, ensuring data is positioned as a core enterprise asset and enabler of digital transformation.

This is a highly visible leadership role, requiring an executive who can quickly assess current maturity, define a clear strategic direction, and drive tangible outcomes across data governance, advanced analytics, and AI-driven decision-making.

• Define and lead the enterprise Data and AI Strategy, aligned to business objectives and digital transformation priorities
• Identify and prioritise high-value AI and advanced analytics use cases that deliver measurable business impact
• Establish a clear roadmap for data, analytics, and AI capability uplift across the organisation.
• Assess current data maturity, platforms, and operating model, identifying gaps and opportunities
• Design and recommend a target data and AI operating model, including governance, ownership, and decision rights
• Strengthen enterprise data governance, data quality, and ethical AI standards
• Champion the responsible adoption of AI, machine learning, and automation, embedding best practices around model governance, risk, and compliance
• Partner with technology, product, and business leaders to embed AI into core processes and decision-making
• Oversee audits and reviews of existing data and AI capabilities to ensure scalability, security, and regulatory alignment

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality insights and analytics to support executive and operational decision-making.
• Translate complex data and AI concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Define success measures and KPIs to track the value realised from data and AI initiatives

• Act as a trusted executive partner across the organisation, influencing at C-suite and senior leadership level.
• Collaborate effectively within a matrix organisation, aligning internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of data literacy, AI awareness, and continuous improvement across teams

• Proven experience operating at Chief Data Officer / Executive Data & AI leadership level within large, complex organisations.
• Strong background in enterprise data strategy, advanced analytics, and AI/ML adoption
• Demonstrated ability to make rapid impact in an interim or transformation environment.
• Experience designing and implementing data and AI operating models and governance frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence senior leaders
• Strong communicator, able to clearly articulate complex data and AI topics to both technical and non-technical audi
• Curious, thoughtful, and outcome-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making