Chief Data Officer (CDO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Data Officer to shape and scale its data capabilities during a period of growth and transformation. The role will own the data strategy, evolve the operating model and analytics function, and lead the development of a modern cloud-based data platform and scalable self-service insights. Responsibilities include strengthening data engineering, architecture, governance, and analytics; promoting data-led decision-making; and partnering with technology, product, commercial, and executive leaders. The CDO will also advance customer-focused data initiatives and explore practical uses of AI and automation while ensuring data practices are secure and scalable. Candidates should have senior data leadership experience and a record of leading large-scale data transformations and building high-performing teams, ideally in digitally enabled or technology-led organizations. Strong expertise in data engineering, architecture, analytics, cloud technologies, and enterprise data platforms is required, along with hands-on experience delivering data lakes, cloud solutions, data warehouses, and self-service reporting or data products. Applicants should be able to influence stakeholders at executive, strategic, and technical levels and combine commercial judgment with pragmatic delivery. Familiarity with Azure and the broader Microsoft data ecosystem is advantageous, while experience in financial services or another regulated industry is beneficial.