Director, Data & AI Strategy

Director, Data & AI Strategy

Board of Innovation

Antwerp or Brussels, Belgium

We’re looking for a Director of Data & AI Strategy, a leader who combines deep AI expertise with a strong background in business strategy and organizational change. You’ll have full autonomy to shape the future of AI.

Ready to break away? Join us!

About the role

As a Director of Data & AI Strategy, you will guide clients through AI-driven business transformation, helping them move beyond pilots and embed AI as a strategic, scalable capability.

You will:

• Lead business development & growth – Drive market expansion, build strategic partnerships, and generate revenue by positioning BOI as a trusted AI transformation partner.
• Define AI strategy – Work with C-suite and senior leaders to develop AI roadmaps, aligning technology with business objectives.
• Shape AI operating models – Design governance structures, talent strategies, and AI Centers of Excellence to scale AI responsibly.
• Lead AI transformation programs – Oversee large-scale AI initiatives, ensuring seamless integration across business, data, and IT functions.
• Bridge AI & organizational change – Drive AI adoption through structured change management, upskilling programs, and cultural shifts.
• Advise on AI ethics & governance – Implement responsible AI frameworks that address bias, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
• Guide AI investment & ROI prioritization – Identify high-impact AI use cases and build business cases for investment.

Ideal candidate profile

We’re looking for someone who embodies these qualities:

• T-shaped expertise: Deep understanding of AI/ML, data architecture and analytics combined with expertise in organizational change and transformation.
• Enterprise AI strategy experience: Proven track record in defining and implementing AI strategies for large organizations.
• Strong business & technical acumen: Ability to translate complex AI concepts into C-suite-ready insights and actionable strategies.
• AI transformation leadership: Experience leading large-scale AI-driven transformation initiatives, from AI CoE setup to MLOps implementation.
• Governance & ethics expertise: Strong understanding of AI regulation, responsible AI frameworks, and risk management.
• AI adoption & change management: Experience in upskilling workforces, driving AI literacy, and integrating AI into business workflows.
• Collaboration & influence: Ability to work cross-functionally with business leaders, data scientists, engineers, and product teams.
• AI-Focused business development: Proven experience in securing strategic client partnerships, driving AI-related revenue growth, and expanding market presence.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advance degrees in AI, Data Science, Organizational Transformation, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in AI strategy, data transformation, business strategy or enterprise AI deployment.
• Consulting background (bonus: experience leading AI initiatives in a large enterprise).
• Strong understanding of AI models, tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and MLOps.
• Experience with AI governance frameworks, ethical AI, and regulatory compliance.

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