Region Practice Lead - Data & AI (UK)

This role is ideal for a leader who combines strong commercial drive with exceptional people leadership, and who is motivated to scale a competitive Data & AI capability in a dynamic and evolving market.

We are seeking a Region Practice Lead – Data & AI to drive profitable growth, market leadership, and team excellence across the UK. This is a senior leadership role with end‐to‐end accountability for sales performance, client impact, and team leadership. You will position the practice as a trusted advisor in Data, AI, and digital transformation, while scaling a high‐performing, future‐ready organisation. The role combines commercial ownership, executive client engagement, and leadership of a large multidisciplinary team, aligned with global strategy and focused on delivering sustained regional growth.

• Own regional sales performance, including pipeline growth, revenue, and overall practice contribution
• Lead strategic deal shaping and act as executive sponsor on priority pursuits
• Build and strengthen C‐level client relationships, positioning the practice as a trusted strategic partner
• Translate global strategy into clear regional go‐to‐market priorities

• Lead, inspire, and develop a large Data & AI team across architecture, delivery, and capability areas
• Define and execute a regional talent strategy (hiring, upskilling, workforce planning)
• Drive engagement, retention, and performance, fostering an inclusive and high‐performing culture

• Ensure high‐quality, competitive solutions across all engagements
• Oversee delivery of large‐scale programmes, ensuring client satisfaction and delivery excellence
• Provide thought leadership across Data & AI domains
• Support complex pursuits with strong solution integrity and commercial alignment

• Strengthen partnerships with Microsoft, Databricks, Accenture, and key ecosystem players
• Identify and incubate new offerings and capabilities aligned to market trends
• Contribute regional insights to the global innovation and strategy agenda

• Proven experience leading large consulting teams and growing regional practices
• Strong track record in sales leadership, deal shaping, and client growth
• Deep expertise in Data, AI, and cloud platforms, with the ability to guide solutioning
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
• Experience operating within a global matrix organisation, aligning local execution to global strategy

• Shape the future of a market‐leading Data & AI practice
• Influence strategic clients at C‐level
• Build and lead a high‐performing, future‐ready team
• Drive innovation and growth in a rapidly evolving space

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