Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Planning & Operations, the Director, Data Analytics & Science APAC operates as the voice of APAC analytics needs, owns the Data Analytics roadmap for APAC and partners with the APLT on business data needs. The role manages a team that supports regional commercial data insights and the subsequent development of dashboard, tools, modelling and strategic analytics for the region. The scope covers Guest forecasting & CRM segmentation models, Product journey analytics, Marketing Science (both Digital Marketing & Brand campaign/media effectiveness), as well as general Senior Management reporting.
Leadership & Influence:
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of analytics professionals in APAC
- Act as a trusted thought partner to the APAC Leadership Team, translating business priorities into data and analytics solutions
- Represent APAC requirements within global analytics forums, advocating for regional needs & investment while leveraging global capabilities and best practices
Guest Forecasting & CRM Insights:
- Own APAC guest forecasting capabilities, providing forward-looking insights that support quarterly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range strategic planning
- Partner with Product, CRM, and Digital teams to uncover opportunities through guest journey analysis, basket composition, and behavioural trends
- Champion the use of predictive analytics, data science and segmentation to anticipate shifts in consumer behaviour and commercial performance
Marketing Analytics & Science:
- Drive campaign effectiveness studies, media mix modelling (MMM), and attribution methodologies to optimize marketing spend and decision making
- Collaborate with global partners and tech teams to build robust data integration & reporting capabilities from marketing platforms and tools (e.g. GA4, Fivetran, SFMC)
- Enrol and partner with APAC stakeholders to educate and establish consistent KPI definitions and measurement standards across APAC
Enterprise Business Intelligence & Decision Support:
- Lead the development, automation, and optimization of local executive dashboards, management reporting, and business intelligence tools serving APAC leaders and market directors
- Host and facilitate quarterly APAC Insights forum, centralizing insights from Brand Tracking, Voice of Guest, Guest Analytics & Primary Research
- Deliver timely commercial insights and performance reporting that enable proactive decision-making and business reviews - fostering a strong data-driven culture
- University Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, Business or similar required
- 15+ years working in applied data science or business intelligence with at least 5 years in management role and a track record of delivering insights and business impact -- Retail/Consumer industry experience a plus
- A background in the production of consumer data, testing, or customer research in ecommerce, retail, or digital products for targeted communications and consumer journeys
- Experience with advanced analytic techniques, such as marketing mix, predictive modeling, multivariate regression analysis and ROI measurement
- Experience solving complex analytical problems with deep customer focus, applying advanced analytical methods as needed, including big data analysis using SQL, R, Python and other software applications.
- Expertise using data visualization tools such as Tableau, and Power BI
- Experience with large datasets and relational databases
- Experience overseeing compliance with data privacy and security policies
- Ability to manage a portfolio of large data projects with multiple business stakeholders in a fast-moving, matrixed setting with ambiguous requirements.
- Track record of being resourceful, identifying creative solutions and discovering new data sets/methodologies to answer business questions a plus
- Knowledge of best practices & current trends in digital marketing communication and CRM strategy for retail, digital commerce, or mobile apps preferred
- Experience managing a team with track record of coaching and scaling a team
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.
additional notes
Authorization to work in Hong Kong SAR is required for this role.
beyond the paycheck (benefits & perks)
In-person collaboration and/or office-based work is necessary or important for the role. Work is mainly performed onsite, 4-5 days per week depending on role requirements.