Digital Director, Head of Digital Strategy, VP Digital & AI

Define digital roadmaps, oversee product and platform teams, manage vendor relationships, govern cyber-security, champion data ethics, and sit on the executive board influencing corporate strategy and culture.

High-growth technology scale-ups | Traditional manufacturers embracing Industry 4.0 | Regional retail chains modernising operations | Professional services partnerships | Healthcare providers adopting digital pathways | Educational service companies digitising offerings | Mid-market financial institutions

Progression typically flows from managing significant digital programmes, then running multiple technology portfolios. A track record of revenue growth, cost efficiency, and team leadership is key. Experienced professionals leverage advisory networks and interim assignments to step into board-level roles within a decade.

SMEs increasingly require dedicated digital leadership to compete at scale, creating steady demand. Success opens doors to non-executive director positions, serial scale-up involvement, or transition into larger enterprises seeking pragmatic digital chiefs with breadth.

Enterprise architecture oversight and alignment | Budgeting and investment appraisal methodologies | Vendor and contract negotiation expertise | Cyber-security risk frameworks and compliance | Scalable cloud infrastructure strategy | Responsible AI governance policies | Performance analytics and OKR implementation

Visionary leadership and inspirational communication | Boardroom influence and diplomacy | Talent attraction and retention | Change-management across whole organisations | Commercial awareness and profit orientation | Ethical decision-making and accountability | Networking within industry ecosystems