Head of Artificial Intelligence
Hartmann Young is partnered with a leading consumer health and nutrition brand backed by a private equity firm, in the search for a Head of AI to drive growth and innovation as the business scales.
The Head of AI will lead the development and execution of the company’s artificial intelligence strategy, embedding advanced data and machine learning capabilities across the organisation.
This individual will work closely with executive leadership and the company’s private equity backers to design and deploy AI-driven solutions that accelerate digital transformation, unlock operational efficiencies, and enhance customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the AI and data strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives and investor ambitions.
- Partner with the private equity firm to identify scalable opportunities where AI can improve performance, margins, and customer experience.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing AI and data science team.
- Drive implementation of AI-powered tools across supply chain, personalisation, e-commerce, customer insights, and product development.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to embed a data-first culture throughout the organisation.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
- Establish clear KPIs and reporting to demonstrate ROI on AI initiatives to both management and the PE stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
- Proven track record in building and leading AI/ML functions within high-growth consumer, healthcare, or technology businesses.
- Strong understanding of scaling operations in a private equity–backed environment.
- Ability to translate business challenges into AI-driven solutions with measurable impact.
- Experience working with large, complex data sets and deploying advanced analytics at scale.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth.