Chief Transformation and AI Officer

About the role

This senior leadership position is based in Germany and is responsible for defining and scaling the organization’s AI, intelligence, and transformation agenda across its platform, products, and advisory services. The role combines strategic vision, product innovation, and hands‑on execution to embed data, analytics, and AI into client‑facing solutions and internal operations.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the vision, strategy, and operating model for AI, intelligence, product, and platform capabilities.
• Drive enterprise‑wide AI transformation initiatives that enhance client delivery, operational efficiency, and new product creation.
• Build, scale, and commercialize intelligence platforms and methodologies that turn stakeholder and market data into actionable insights.
• Embed data‑driven intelligence across advisory services to improve decision‑making and client outcomes.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and data sources to identify innovation opportunities.
• Serve as a senior market‑facing leader, advising executive clients and translating complex analytics into strategic recommendations.
• Lead cross‑functional teams of product, data science, engineering, research, and analytics to deliver scalable solutions.
• Oversee adoption of AI‑enabled tools and new operating models throughout the enterprise.

Required profile

• Extensive leadership experience building and scaling multidisciplinary teams across product, data science, engineering, analytics, and research.
• Proven P&L ownership at scale (ideally $50M+), with a track record of driving revenue growth and operational performance.
• Deep expertise in AI transformation, analytics, and technology‑enabled business model innovation.
• Strong ability to work with senior executives and influence strategic direction.

Required skills