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.