Monthly roundup · 4 moves

UK data & AI leadership moves: August 2026

4 verified appointments in August 2026: 3 external hires and 1 internal move.

DatePersonRoleOrganisationPreviouslyStack signals

25 Aug 2026Nathan DaviesJoinedHead of Data & AI DeliveryData & AI · Head / DirectorMarks & SpencerRetailGreater Things (prev. BlackRock)AzureMicrosoft CopilotSRC ↗

14 Aug 2026James AnstrutherJoinedHead of AI Centre of ExcellenceAI · Head / DirectorSainsbury'sRetailGSKAWSConfluentSRC ↗

6 Aug 2026Jasleen CarrollJoinedHead of AI & InnovationAI · Head / DirectorMedialabMedia agencyAnything is Possiblen/aSRC ↗

6 Aug 2026Simon HortonPromotedChief Data OfficerData · C-suiteMUSOMedia techMUSOn/aSRC ↗

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