Data & AI Executive Search

ACCELERATE INNOVATION AND EXPAND MARKET SHARE WITH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP HIRES IN DATA & AI

FINDING THE LEADERS WHO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DATA & AI

In today’s fast-paced and innovation-driven world, visionary leadership is critical for success, especially in Data & AI. At Bateman Fox, we specialise in connecting businesses with executive leaders who can drive growth, inspire teams, and transform organisations. Our executive search service is built on deep industry knowledge, a vast global network, and a meticulous process that ensures we find the right leaders for your business.

Our Executive Search Approach

We understand that finding the right executive leader goes beyond matching skills to job requirements. It’s about identifying individuals with the vision, leadership style, and cultural fit necessary to drive strategic initiatives forward. Our approach focuses on finding leaders who not only perform at a high level but also align with your organisation’s long-term goals.

Key Aspects of Our Executive Search Process:

Strategic Alignment: We ensure that the leaders we identify are aligned with your organisation’s strategic vision and objectives.
Cultural Fit: We assess candidates not only for their expertise but also for how well they fit with your company’s culture and values.
Leadership Capability: We identify leaders who have a proven track record of driving innovation, managing teams, and achieving business objectives in the Data & AI space.
Confidentiality & Sensitivity: We understand the sensitivity involved in executive recruitment and ensure a highly confidential process throughout.

OUR PROCESS: HOW WE DELIVER THE BEST EXECUTIVE TALENT

We follow a structured yet flexible approach to executive search, ensuring that every step is tailored to your specific needs:

Deep Understanding of Your Needs

Our process begins with a detailed consultation to understand your organisation’s unique challenges, goals, and culture.

We work closely with you to define the skills, experiences, and leadership qualities needed in your next executive.

Comprehensive Talent Mapping

Using our global network and deep industry expertise, we conduct comprehensive talent mapping to identify top-tier executives who match your requirements.

Our extensive database of candidates and industry contacts ensures we can reach the right leaders quickly and efficiently.

Candidate Assessment

We assess each candidate through a rigorous vetting process, including psychometric testing, leadership assessments,

and technical interviews to ensure they meet your technical and leadership needs.

Confidential Executive Search

We conduct our searches with the utmost discretion and confidentiality, ensuring that both client and candidate privacy are maintained throughout the process.

Final Selection & Onboarding Support

Once we’ve shortlisted the best candidates, we facilitate the interview process and assist with final selection.

We also offer onboarding support to help the new executive transition smoothly into your organisation.

LEADERSHIP ROLES WE SPECIALISE IN

At Bateman Fox, we connect businesses with executive leaders who are shaping the future of Data & AI. Whether you’re a Data & AI vendor, a startup, or a corporate function, we specialise in finding the right leadership talent to drive growth and innovation. We help businesses across the globe find executive leaders for the following key roles:

Chief Data Officer (CDO)

Role: Leading the development and execution of your organisation’s data strategy, driving data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.
Key Skills: Data governance, data architecture, big data analytics, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO)

Role: Spearheading AI initiatives to automate and innovate processes across departments, transforming business operations with cutting-edge AI solutions.
Key Skills: AI/ML development, automation, AI ethics, scaling AI applications, strategic planning.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Role: Overseeing the technology strategy of the organisation, ensuring technological innovation, and driving alignment between IT and business goals.
Key Skills: Technology leadership, software development, digital transformation, cloud strategy, cybersecurity.

VP of Data Science

Role: Leading data science teams to deliver advanced analytics and predictive insights that inform business strategies and foster innovation.
Key Skills: Data science, predictive analytics, machine learning, team leadership, and business analytics.

Head of AI Research

Role: Driving research and development in AI and machine learning, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of AI innovation.
Key Skills: AI/ML research, innovation management, publication and patents, and team building.

VP of AI Sales & Business Development

Role: Leading AI product or service sales, as well as building partnerships and business opportunities within the AI market.
Key Skills: AI product sales, B2B enterprise sales, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.

VP of AI Strategy

Role: Developing and executing AI strategies that align with business goals, ensuring AI solutions enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Key Skills: AI/ML technology, strategic planning, scaling AI across organisations, and innovation leadership.

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Role: Leading the product development and innovation strategy for AI-driven products, ensuring customer needs and market trends are reflected in product roadmaps.
Key Skills: AI product management, user experience, market analysis, and cross-functional leadership.

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Role: Driving revenue growth and sales strategy for AI-focused products or services, aligning business development with AI innovations.
Key Skills: Sales leadership, revenue growth strategy, AI market dynamics, and partner ecosystem development.

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Role: Crafting and executing marketing strategies to build brand presence and demand generation for Data & AI startups, while leading go-to-market initiatives.
Key Skills: Growth marketing, brand strategy, demand generation, product positioning, and partnership marketing.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Role: Leading the day-to-day operations of an AI startup, focusing on scaling business processes, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
Key Skills: Operations management, scaling startups, cross-functional leadership, and growth strategy.

Director of Data Engineering

Role: Leading the data engineering function to design and maintain scalable data architectures, enabling data-driven solutions across the organisation.
Key Skills: Data engineering, cloud infrastructure, data pipeline management, and team leadership.

WHY BATEMAN FOX FOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Global Reach

With a network of experienced leaders across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC, we connect you with top Data & AI executives globally.

Data & AI Industry Recruitment Exepertise

Specialised Expertise

We are focused on Data & AI, ensuring you get executive talent that understands the intricacies and future potential of these industries.

Confidentiality

We maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism throughout the executive search process.

Results-Driven

Our proven methodology ensures that we deliver leaders who are not just capable but also driven to transform and elevate your business.

CLIENT AND CANDIDATE TESTIMONIALS

``I have had the pleasure of working with Jamie when he recruited me for the European Sales Director role at Eat JUST. Jamie was one of the best recruiters that I have worked with. He was very professional, understanding of my needs and very communicative and supportive through out the whole process.

He showed that as a recruiter he really cared and looked out for you and also took the time to get to know you as a person. Very much a true professional. I would certainly work with him on both sides of the recruitment spectrum.``
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Gary Conway

European Sales Director

``It's telling when you're talking to a recruiter who only needs half a word to understand your needs, yet you easily spend half an hour on the phone driving home and catching up.

Jamie has a highly-developed sensitivity, both on the professional as on the personal level, which I believe is why he has found many suitable candidates for open positions we had during the time we worked together.

Once the goal is clear, he will truly make it his mission to succeed in finding the right match and will proactively take care and keep track of all action points that arise along the way.

His intrinsic motivation to make a positive change in people's lives sets him apart from others in his field.``
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Alexander van der Jagt

IT Chapter Lead

``Jamie and I met through an Employer of Record (EoR) company that I was working with while building out a new product and engineering development center in Warsaw, Poland. The talent market was extremely tight at the time, and we faced challenges in attracting niche talent, especially in a new region with a relatively unknown brand name.

Jamie and his team helped with salary band validation, crafting an employee value proposition to attract the level of talent required and bringing on board some excellent product and engineering professionals. Talent beyond our own networks from Data Analysts to Engineering Architects and Directors.

With Jamie's support we were able to validate our sourcing approach and establish the groundwork needed for building the processes needed to attract the right talent.

Jamie is attentive in his approach and deeply interested in providing the maximum value possible when it comes to sourcing approaches and understanding requisitions.

I’d recommend Jamie to anyone seeking expertise in global talent solutions.``
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David McCullough

VP of Product & Engineering

``Jamie is by far one of the most tenacious recruiters I have had the pleasure of partnering with.

He grasped, with speed and ease my needs and requirements and worked to deliver them exactly. His candidates were always well briefed and had thoroughly prepared for interviews.

His communication skills are second to none; I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to others and would encourage any line manager or internal recruiter to work with Jamie for any vacancy.``
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Jessica Ward

HR Director

``Jamie was great to work with; genuine & clearly really cares about what he does.

Changing roles can be a stressful affair, so to have someone so well organised who provides good, honest, clear communication throughout the process really makes a difference.

I'd definitely recommend Jamie.``
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Luke Dodd

Cyber Security Consultant

``I worked with Jamie when I decided to move to the UK. While he was supporting me in my job search, he helped me knowing the labour market better and gave me advice to improve my resume.

Jamie is very professional and has also a very human approach in his recruitment practice.``
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Joséphine Maury

Data Technology Consultant

``Jamie is one of the most effective and passionate professionals I have ever met.

What really sets him apart is his willingness to invest significant effort to truly and deeply understand career needs and internal drivers of potential candidates and then use this knowledge to identify perfect career opportunities.

I would strongly recommend Jamie both to organizations looking for high-quality candidates as well to candidates looking for a highly engaged recruiter who really cares about their unique career needs and who is able to connect them with a perfect career opportunity.``
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Tarik Hadzic

Senior AI Lead

``I've worked with Jamie while looking for a job after I moved country to the UK.

He actually scouted me while looking for people in my old home country the Netherlands, and I was happy that he was able to help me during this stressful live changing time!

I found his advice insightful, helpful, and honest, whether concering one of the opportunities I found through Jamie himself, or one that went through one of his competitors.``
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Erik Visse-Martindale

Machine Learning Engineer

``Jamie is, without doubt, the most experienced and knowledgeable IT recruiter I have met in the 6 years I have been in the industry.

Jamie helped me during my recruitment with one of the best financial brand name in Europe and he was there throughout the process with full availability.

He is very thorough and transparent in to and for communications between his clients and candidates.

His HR and people skills combined with his great inter personnel skills makes him undoubtedly the best choice of recruitment consultant for your next carrier move within the IT arena in UK and Europe.``
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Ashish Yaduwanshi

Data Engineering Chapter Lead

``I had the pleasure of knowing Jamie for almost 2 years . Bases on his below skills /qualities , I would highly recommend Jamie to a candidate who is looking for opportunities or for an organization on the lookout for ramping up their DWH , BigData & Analytics team .

1. Thorough professional - From the first interaction you would notice his professionalism , passion towards work , thoughtfulness and attention to detail .
I have experienced this as a candidate , as his detailed research on the job requirements, potential organization and market trends have helped me immensely.

2. Crisis Management - Jamie is a experienced recruiter and he is very good in handling tense situations. The speed and calmness with which he negotiated a situation where I was unable to attend an Interview at the last minute due to extreme weather conditions clearly exhibits his problem solving and people management skills

3. Constant Learner - One of the rare skills in a recruiter and my favourite quality in Jamie is that he really knows the field in which he is recruiting . He doesn't shy away from diving deep into the technical aspects of his field Data Management & Analytics.

4. Wonderful Human - Jamie is a wonderful person who is fair, friendly ,helpful and compassionate . All my interactions with him have always been positive and fruitful.``
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Balaji Prabhakar

IT Chapter Lead - Data Engineering

``Beyond being kind and friendly, Jamie is someone who has clearly dedicated himself to providing a source of direction and light to others.

Jamie is always reachable, a good listener, target driven and emboldens the candidate during every stage of the Interview.

I am glad that I got a chance to work with Jamie where I experienced seamless recruitment process.

I would highly recommend Jamie as a Recruiter. ``
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Muralidharan SVJ

Senior Data Engineer

``It was a sincere pleasure for me to have a chance to work with Jamie and to see a person who is at the best in his profession.

Needless to say ,I would highly recommend Jamie as a recruiter for individuals and organisations``
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Priya Ram

DevOps Engineer

``My experience of working with Jamie was exceptional. Jamie was great at securing my new challenge in Financial and Risk Modelling. I am very grateful for his perseverance and expertise in finding me a role that precisely suited my requirements.

From the initial contact, he demonstrated a total commitment to achieving what was required, and consistently and thoroughly supported me in my applications. He went above and beyond to ensure I was visible to the target industry players and prepared for meetings and interviews. He provided an approachable but exceptionally professional and competent service. Highly recommended!

Very grateful to Jamie and rest of the team at Bateman Fox!``
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Yanaki Yanchev

Credit Risk Manager

``Jamie is a thorough professional who is very committed and hard-working. Quite often he goes over and above of his call of duty in making sure both sides(employer and candidate) are updated at all times without having to follow up.

He is always proactive, has excellent communication skills and negotiation skills and will always address the concerns of all the stakeholders very quickly.

Undoubtedly he is the best recruitment consultant I have come across and I am more than happy to recommend Jamie.``
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Roopak Madhu

Data Engineering & Analytics Manager

``My experience of working with Jamie was exceptional.

From initial contact until he successfully placed me into More2 company, he consistently supported me in my applications.

He went above and beyond to ensure I was prepared for interviews and provided an approachable but professional service.

Jamie also restored my faith in recruitment companies and I found him really polite and also felt as though he tried his best to help me whenever I needed it.

His work goes way farther than the signing of the contract, his after hire support and follow ups certainly differentiates his services making him unique.

I can’t recommend Jamie highly enough – he is by far and away the best recruiter I have come across. ``
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Delia Radu

BI Developer

``Jamie is an astute business man with a lot of respect in the recruitment industry.

Jamie has supplied many quality candidates to us in both a commercial and technical capacity. I would highly recommend working with Jamie, whether you are looking to recruit someone into the business or looking for a new opportunity yourself, give him a call!

I have known Jamie for some time now, he is honest, reliable and never promises something he cannot deliver!``
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Rafiq Hudda

Enterprise Account Executive

``Jamie did a great job through the whole recruitment process, starting with finding the right position match, showing great dedication and always trying to add value at every step by providing advice, information and feedback.``
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Gonzalo Herreros González

Big Data Architect

``Jamie, is a complete professional dealing with the recruitment process in a very professional way.

He kept me updated about the situation regularly and dealt extremely well to expedite the recruitment process.``
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Rauf Raza

Data Engineer

``Liaising with Jamie was a real pleasure - he really pays attention to what an individual is looking for which I think is key in this field!

I would definitely recommend Jamie to anyone I know searching for their perfect role and feel confident they will be looked after to a high standard.``
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Sumil Pancholi

Data Consultant

``Jamie is among the best recruitment agent in the market.

I would definitely recommend anyone who is looking for a new job as he assisted me with great deal of professionalism throughout recruitment process and even after I actually started the job.``
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Ahmed Abdi

Senior Database Developer

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