The Future of Technology Leadership & People Project’s New Brand

Since 2021, People Project has partnered with innovative companies to find the best talent for bringing world-changing ideas to life. As we unveil our new brand and website that reflects the unique value we bring to our clients and candidates, we are thrilled to announce that in addition to connecting Engineering and Product leaders with inspiring companies and opportunities, we will also provide executive-level retained searches for AI and data leaders.

Why now?

McKinsey predicts that “by 2025, smart workflows and seamless interactions between humans and machines will likely be as standard as the corporate balance sheet, and most employees will use data to optimize nearly every aspect of their work.” Additionally, AI has evolved from the realm of science fiction to become an indispensable tool in our daily lives.

Our increasing access to data and AI raises significant questions: Who should be responsible for how companies store and access these tools? What rules should be implemented to ensure the ethical use of generative AI? How might this influence business strategy and define competitive advantages?

There is no simple answer to any of these questions, which is why companies are increasingly creating C-suite or other leadership roles for data and AI. Based on my close monitoring of the market, I estimate that there has already been a 25% increase in roles such as VP of Data, VP of AI, Chief Data Officer, and Chief AI Officer, and I expect this number to grow in the coming years. McKinsey also predicts that these roles, such as Chief Data Officer, will increasingly function as business units with profit and loss responsibilities. Their work may involve developing a holistic data strategy and generating new sources of revenue.

Every company adopts a slightly different strategy in creating these roles and developing their data and AI capabilities. As a result, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to defining these roles. Organizations must discover what works best for their unique needs and goals.

Why People Project?

We bring over 20 years of experience working with some of the most inspiring founders, CEOs, technologists, investors, and talent leaders. We have been at the forefront of various technical innovations, from new programming languages to transitions from web to mobile, data centers into the cloud, and now, AI unleashing the next level of human potential. Each evolution has brought forth demand for new skills and technology leaders.

As we evolve our brand to better represent our expertise, processes, and results, we remain committed to the principle that despite the rapid changes in AI, people still matter most. We understand evolving business needs and have a meticulous, thoughtful, proven approach to finding the right technical leaders for every stage.

We’re excited to continue partnering with you to hire world-class engineering, product, AI, and data leaders. Don’t hesitate to contact us if we can help you find the right leaders to drive your company’s growth or navigate your leadership career. Visit our new website, www.peopleproject.me to learn more.