Meet the Team

The people behind intelligent growth.

Our consultants, researchers and delivery specialists bring the market knowledge and technical understanding to identify the leaders and specialists driving AI, data and cloud transformation across Europe, North America and APAC.

Akram Uddin

Founder & Managing Director

Akram founded DATAHEAD to redefine how organisations hire data and AI talent. He partners with executive leadership teams to solve critical hiring challenges, advising on talent strategy, organisational design and senior appointments that accelerate business transformation.

David Hurwood

Head of Executive Search

David leads executive search engagements across AI, data, cloud and technology leadership. He works closely with boards, C-suite executives and hiring leaders to secure transformational talent for mission-critical positions.

Shorful Islam

CTO / Head of Delivery

Shorful leads DATAHEAD's technical delivery capability, helping organisations transform strategy into execution. He oversees consultancy, engineering delivery and technology solutions that support scalable AI and cloud transformation.

Laima

Operations Manager

Laima ensures every search and client engagement runs seamlessly. From project coordination to delivery operations, she keeps our teams aligned and every assignment moving efficiently. 

Salman

Finance Manager

Salman oversees DATAHEAD's financial operations, supporting sustainable growth while ensuring efficient commercial processes across clients, partners and international delivery.

Karolina

Marketing Manager

Karolina leads DATAHEAD's marketing strategy, employer branding and digital growth. She is responsible for brand positioning, demand generation and showcasing DATAHEAD's expertise across AI, data and cloud recruitment.

Ifrah

Senior Consultant

Ifrah specialises in identifying high-calibre professionals across AI, data and technology. Working closely with clients and candidates, she delivers tailored searches focused on quality, precision and long-term success.

Greta

Senior Consultant

Greta partners with organisations to recruit exceptional data and AI talent across permanent and executive appointments. She combines market insight with a consultative approach to deliver outstanding hiring outcomes.

Anika

Senior Talent Researcher

Anika leads market mapping and talent intelligence, identifying exceptional passive candidates across global markets. Her research enables DATAHEAD to access talent that traditional recruitment methods rarely reach.