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Executive Job Offer #3394
CEO - UK, London
CEO
UK, London
Job Description
The company is seeking a visionary CEO to lead operations, drive innovation, and position it as a market leader in AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership and Vision:
• Develop and execute a 5 year strategic plan to grow UK revenues from £65M to £130M, aligned with global objectives.
• Identify opportunities to expand AI applications in high-impact sectors.
• Position the company as a thought leader in ethical and scalable AI solutions.
- Operational Excellence:
• Oversee UK operations, including R&D, sales, solution delivery, customer success, and technical support.
• Optimize operations to support a 220-strong workforce, with plans to scale and drive operational efficiency.
- Financial Accountability:
• Full P&L responsibility, targeting 18% YoY growth and maintaining EBITDA margins of 19%.
• Manage annual budgets and provide financial reports to US headquarters.
• Balance investment in AI innovation with cost efficiency to fuel sustainable growth.
- Stakeholder Management and Global Alignment:
• Act as the primary liaison between the UK subsidiary and US headquarters, ensuring strategic and cultural alignment.
• Build relationships with key clients, partners and regulators.
• Represent the Company at relevant events and in media to enhance brand visibility.
- Team Leadership and Talent Development:
• Lead the leadership team and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Promote DEI, targeting 38% female representation in technical roles by 2028.
- Regulatory and Compliance Oversight:
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, EU AI Act, and ethical AI guidelines.
• Collaborate with legal teams to navigate evolving AI regulations and data privacy laws.
Qualifications & Experience
• 15+ years of senior leadership experience, with 7+ years as CEO or equivalent in the AI, software, or technology sector.
• Proven track record managing a £50M+ P&L with annual growth achievement.
• Experience navigating a highly matrixed international organization, including collaboration with U.S. stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire a 220+ team and forge partnerships with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Success in securing multi-million GBP contracts and driving the adoption of AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU data protection and AI-specific regulations.
• Passion for AI’s potential to transform industries ethically and responsibly.
Company Profile
The company is the UK subsidiary of a US-based leader ($350M revenue, 1800 people worldwide) in artificial intelligence (AI) products and solutions, specializing in machine learning platforms, generative AI, and AI-driven automation.
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