Region Practice Lead – Data & AI (UK)
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Position Summary
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.
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales Leadership & Market Growth (Primary Focus)
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
2. Team Leadership & Capability Growth (Primary Focus)
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
3. Solutioning, Delivery & Technical Leadership
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
4. Strategic Partnerships & Innovation
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
Key Performance Indicators
Sales & Revenue Growth
Practice Profitability (Chargeability %)
Team Engagement, Retention & Leadership Pipeline
Utilisation & Skills Development
Qualification
About You
You are a commercially driven leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and scaling Data & AI capabilities.
Key qualifications:
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
Why Join Us?
This is a key regional leadership role with the opportunity to:
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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