SVP AI and Computer Vision

Fortis Executive Search; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Senior Vice President of AI and Computer Vision to drive the strategy and execution of computer vision initiatives globally. This high-visibility role involves managing engineering and research teams, overseeing the deployment of tracking and visual intelligence systems, and collaborating with executive stakeholders to ensure impactful commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate has substantial leadership experience in computer vision and data engineering, with a track record of turning R&D into successful products.

Qualifications

• Proven background leading large computer vision or real-time data engineering teams.
• Expertise in object tracking, image/video processing, or large-scale ML deployment.
• Strong technical leadership and cross-functional delivery at global scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy and execution across computer vision, ML, and data engineering.
• Scale world-class engineering and research teams across multiple regions.
• Oversee design, optimization, and deployment of real-time tracking and visual intelligence systems.

Skills

Leadership in computer vision

Object tracking

Image/video processing

Large-scale ML deployment

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

SVP, AI and Computer Vision

📍 Europe or US (Hybrid / Remote)

We’re partnering with a global technology leader building large-scale real-time tracking and vision systems that operate across data, video, and analytics platforms worldwide.

The business is investing heavily in next‑generation computer vision infrastructure — using advanced imaging, real‑time inference, and automation to transform how live data is captured, processed, and delivered.

As SVP, AI and Computer Vision , you’ll :

• Lead global strategy and execution across computer vision, ML, and data engineering.
• Scale world‑class engineering and research teams across multiple regions.
• Oversee the design, optimization, and deployment of real‑time tracking and visual intelligence systems.
• Collaborate with C‑level stakeholders to translate technical innovation into commercial and product impact.

Essential requirements :

• Proven background leading large computer vision or real‑time data engineering teams.
• Expertise in object tracking, image / video processing, or large‑scale ML deployment.
• Strong technical leadership and cross‑functional delivery at global scale.
• Experience turning advanced R&D into production‑grade systems.

This is a high‑visibility global leadership role , reporting directly to the executive board, with ownership of a critical innovation function driving the company’s next phase of growth.