Hire a Head of Data in Dublin & Ireland
Head of Data Executive Recruitment Across Ireland
Mason Alexander partners with scaling organisations and enterprise businesses to hire Heads of Data in Dublin and across Ireland.
We specialise in data leadership recruitment, supporting organisations in securing senior professionals who can define data strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive data-driven decision-making.
Whether you are building a data function from scratch or scaling an existing team, we connect you with leaders who can deliver impact across data, analytics, and AI.
Data Leadership Recruitment Specialists
The Head of Data plays a critical role in shaping how organisations use data to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.
We recruit across senior data leadership roles, including:
- Head of Data
- Director of Data
- Chief Data Officer (CDO)
- Head of Analytics
- Head of Data Science
- Data & AI Leadership roles
- Interim Data Leaders
Our expertise sits within our broader
Executive Search and
Technology Recruitment offering, supporting strategic hiring across
data and
AI functions.
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Why Partner with Mason Alexander for Data Leadership Hiring?
- Access to senior data and AI leaders across Ireland and Europe
- Strong networks within data science, analytics, and engineering communities
- Proven track record of delivering executive and leadership hires
- Research-led approach targeting passive leadership talent
- Deep understanding of modern data ecosystems and organisational structures
Mason Alexander focuses on identifying leaders who can bridge data strategy, technical capability and business impact.
Hiring a Head of Data in Ireland
Demand for Heads of Data across Dublin and Ireland continues to grow as organisations invest in AI, analytics and data-driven transformation.
Organisations hiring at this level are typically looking for:
- Experience building and scaling data teams
- Strong understanding of data engineering, analytics and data science
- Ability to define and execute data strategy
- Experience with cloud data platforms and modern architectures
- Leadership across AI, machine learning and analytics initiatives
Mason Alexander supports organisations hiring data leaders across technology, financial services, SaaS and data-driven businesses.
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Data leaders work closely with engineering, product, and executive teams to drive data strategy and innovation.
Depending on your organisational structure, you may also need to hire specialists across your
data and
technology function.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hiring a Head of Data in Ireland
How do I hire a Head of Data in Dublin?
Hiring a Head of Data typically involves a targeted executive search process focused on leadership experience, technical expertise and strategic capability.
Do you recruit senior data leadership roles?
Yes. Mason Alexander recruits Heads of Data, Chief Data Officers and senior analytics leaders across Ireland.
What does a Head of Data do?
A Head of Data is responsible for defining data strategy, building data teams and enabling data-driven decision-making across an organisation.
How long does it take to hire a Head of Data?
Typically 8–16+ weeks depending on role complexity and market availability.
Can you provide interim data leaders?
Yes. We provide interim and contract data leaders to support transformation, scaling and strategic initiatives.
