Position: Chief Data Officer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: 680,000 AED
Assignment Timescale: 2 weeks
Result: Completed
Context
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has made its Data & AI strategy a top priority, aiming for global leadership in artificial intelligence by 2031 through the integration of AI and data-driven insights into all government services.
Challenge
A prominent Middle East-based Digital Business Consulting firm needed an experienced Chief Data Officer (CDO) to lead a significant data and AI strategic transformation program for a major public sector client, directly supporting the UAE's national agenda.
Solution
Leveraging our extensive network of data and AI professionals throughout the Middle East, we rapidly identified a highly experienced CDO with significant public sector expertise and in-depth knowledge of the UAE National AI Strategy.
Result
The candidate advanced quickly through the interview process, impressing senior stakeholders and promptly accepting the offer. The client successfully secured a Chief Data Officer who was immediately aligned with the objectives of a critical government project and possessed the additional expertise necessary to expand their data and AI consulting practice across the region.
How can we help?
Position: Partner
Expertise: Technology Advisory & Management Consulting
Geographies: UK & EMEA
Ben brings over 20 years of experience partnering with leading global management consultancy firms, top strategy houses, systems integrators, and blue-chip industry clients across the UK, Europe, and the APAC regions. His expertise spans a wide range of areas within business and technology consulting, including technology strategy, innovation, ERP, digital transformation, operational excellence, project and programme management, change management, and related disciplines.
He has a strong track record of successfully placing senior professionals at Managing Director, Partner, Associate Partner, and Director levels, working on both retained and contingency search assignments.
As the head of Consulting Point's Leicester office, Ben also serves as a Key Account Director for several top-tier management consulting clients.
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