Position: Manager, Data Science Consulting
Location: London
Salary: £97,000
Assignment Timescale: 4 months
Result: Completed
Challenge:
A leading global management consulting firm needed to hire a seasoned Data Science Consulting Professional at Manager level. The candidate was expected to serve as a trusted advisor in the data science field, with a proven ability to help clients uncover and leverage critical insights through robust Data Science and Analytics expertise.
Solution:
Consulting Point embarked on a comprehensive search throughout the data science consulting market to locate professionals with the necessary qualifications. Among the candidates, one individual emerged as a clear standout—a former engineer who had seamlessly transitioned into management consulting and built a reputation as a data science expert. This candidate possessed deep expertise in Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, and Natural Language Processing, and was especially recognised as a subject matter expert in the Energy Networks sector.
Result:
Throughout an intensive interview process, the candidate engaged with multiple senior stakeholders and consistently showcased innovative thinking and technical prowess. The client moved to offer stage, and after succinct negotiations, Consulting Point successfully facilitated the candidate’s acceptance. The client was delighted to secure such top-tier talent, effectively filling a critical vacancy and adding a key driver to their data science practice. Meanwhile, the candidate was equally enthusiastic about joining one of the UK’s most progressive management consulting firms, ready to empower clients with forward-thinking, data-driven solutions for clients within Energy & Utilities.
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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