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Zachary Daniels

Chief Data & Technology Officer (CDTO)

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West end, United kingdom

£ 165,000 /year

Freelance

07-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Chief Data & Technology Officer (CDTO)
Luxury Retail | Executive Leadership | UK Based
Salary £140,00-£165,000
A rare opportunity to shape the technology future of one of the UK's most prestigious luxury retailers. We are seeking a hands-on, commercially-minded Chief Data & Technology Officer (CDTO) to join our executive leadership team and drive business growth through world-class technology and data solutions.
This is a senior level role is ideal for someone who thinks as commercially as they code - and knows technology only matters if it delivers real business value.
You'll own and execute a tech roadmap that underpins our growth, profitability, and an exceptional customer experience across boutiques and digital channels. From modernising CRM and stock inventory systems, leading enterprise-wide implementations, strengthening cybersecurity, to building powerful data and analytics capabilities - this is a true transformation leadership role.
Please note: The role will be 5 days office based and may require travel to locations in London Area and the West Midlands

What You'll Do
Set and deliver the technology & data strategy that drives growth, efficiency, and premium customer experiences.
Lead system transformations across ERP, CRM, stock & inventory, POS, and eCommerce platforms.
Build scalable data platforms to power analytics, personalised marketing, and decision-making.
Oversee cybersecurity, ensuring protection of sensitive customer data and business operations.
Lead large-scale projects and change management programmes, ensuring adoption and commercial success.
Build strong supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and ensure outstanding service delivery.
Inspire and grow a high-performing internal tech & data team.
What You'll Bring
Proven leadership at CTO/CIO/CDTO level within retail (luxury, premium, or experience-led environments ideal).
Deep experience delivering enterprise tech transformations - including CRM and inventory systems.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and retail data protection best practices.
Commercial acumen: you link tech investment directly to profit, growth, and customer outcomes.
Hands-on yet strategic: as comfortable in code and systems as you are in the boardroom.
Excellent communicator and influencer, with experience managing executive and partner relationships.
Why Join?

Shape the future of a storied, independent luxury retail brand at a pivotal moment of growth.
Lead transformative, high-impact projects across all customer and operational channels.
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About the Company

Zachary Daniels - a recruitment consultancy you can trust when you need to recruit for niche, national and international roles. Since 2012, we’ve been the retail and consumer specialist that brands trust to be their recruitment partner. Our clients choose Zachary Daniels because they know they’ll get results without any nonsense. They know we’ll be there when we need them. They know they’ll get the best people in the market, not just on the market. And whilst all those things matter more than anything else, our clients als... Know more