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Transformation, Innovation and Advisory

We help consultancies, corporates, and innovation labs find the AI and data leaders who drive digital reinvention — where technical credibility meets business impact.

What’s Changing in Technical Advisory & Transformation?

AI transformation isn’t just a technical initiative — it’s a strategic imperative. As enterprises race to adopt generative AI, automate decision-making, and unlock data value, the demand for trusted AI advisors and transformation leaders is soaring. Whether in top-tier consultancies or internal AI functions, these leaders must combine technical fluency with commercial savvy. Emerging AI advisory firms and innovation arms are hiring for credibility at the C-suite level — and can’t afford to get it wrong.

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Boutique and next-gen firms delivering AI-first advisory services

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Corporations building in-house AI teams or innovation hubs

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Think tanks and R&D divisions driving applied AI experimentation

Typical Searches in Advisory & Transformation

Head of Digital Transformation

Chief Data Officer (CDO)

Director of AI Strategy

Transformation Program Director

Head of IT Advisory or Cloud Strategy

Lead Data Architect (Advisory Services)

Partner – Digital & Emerging Tech Practice

Chief Innovation Officer

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Need help scoping your next critical role? We can help define it — not just fill it.

Hiring Complexity in AI Transformation

  • Requires hybrid leaders fluent in business strategy and deep AI methods

  • Market is flooded with “AI generalists” — hard to find true experts with delivery track records

  • Talent often comes from top tech or research — and needs to adapt to enterprise constraints

  • Rapid evolution of LLMs, cloud AI, and responsible AI practices means roles shift fast

  • Regulatory and ethical AI awareness is now a must-have in leadership

  • High visibility: hires must engage C-suite stakeholders and build credibility across functions

Why Clients Choose Lucent

  • Trusted to define and deliver high-stakes roles in complex environments

  • Rigorous 83-step Smart Search® process ensures precision and fit

  • Flexible across regions, sectors, and engagement models

  • We ensure your technical leadership team can scale with confidence

  • Fast, flexible, and global delivery tailored to growth-stage and scaling companies

Book a Discovery Call

Our expertise in mapping talent across tech sectors offers an invaluable advantage in securing the people poised to fuel your next stage of growth. To find out if we can help you secure talent for your team from specific markets, book a no-obligation 20-30 minute consultation call.

To me, Rebecca is more than just a recruiter; she's a valued business partner who assists me in locating, attracting, and recruiting top-notch candidates. Unlike your typical recruiter who simply relies on database searches, Rebecca employs a more comprehensive and systematic approach, yielding superior results. The candidates she provides consistently surpass the quality of those sourced by most other recruiters.

Rebecca goes above and beyond by actively promoting companies and roles to enhance visibility, incorporating innovative strategies like using videos to capture attention. The engagement level from candidates is exceptional, resulting in successful placements for key roles within rapidly growing companies facing significant challenges.

Matt Little, Chair and NED, Various High Growth Companies.
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