Data & Technology Expertise
Depth of technical capability and experience across data, technology and digital infrastructure
BAY COLLECTIVE
THE BRIEF
ICP Search was retained by Bay Collective to appoint its Head of Data & Technology, a strategically important leadership hire within its growing global women’s football platform.
The brief required a senior leader who could combine deep data and technology expertise with an understanding of elite football and performance environments, while helping to build capability within an ambitious and fast-growing organisation.
The role required strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking and the ability to translate data and technology into practical impact across the organisation.
ICP Search worked closely with Bay Collective’s Global Sporting Director throughout the assignment, ensuring the search remained aligned with the organisation’s sporting priorities, leadership culture and long-term ambitions
THE CHALLENGE
Identify a senior data and technology leader capable of building future capability at the intersection of technology, data and elite football.
BAY COLLECTIVE
OUR APPROACH
ICP Search delivered a comprehensive international headhunting campaign, combining detailed market research, direct candidate engagement and recommendations to reach beyond the most obvious candidate pool. The search focused on identifying, assessing and engaging relevant senior talent against agreed technical, leadership and cultural criteria.
01 International Market Mapping
Mapped the global market for senior data, technology and football-performance talent.
02 Targeted Headhunting
Identified and directly approached relevant candidates through a comprehensive international search.
03 Market Intelligence
Used recommendations and referrals throughout the process to broaden the search and uncover additional high-quality talent.
04 Candidate Assessment
Conducted in-depth screening across technical expertise, leadership capability, communication and cultural alignment.
05 Stakeholder Management
Maintained close, weekly communication with the Global Sporting Director throughout the assignment.
06 Selection & Appointment
Developed the final shortlist, coordinated the interview process and supported the successful candidate through offer, acceptance and onboarding.
WHAT WE ASSESSED
Leadership & Strategy
Ability to provide strategic leadership and build new capability within a developing organisation.
Football & Cultural Alignment
Understanding of elite sporting environments and the ability to collaborate effectively across a modern, international organisation.
THE OUTCOME
Successful appointment
Joe Sullivan — Global Director of Data & Technology
The search resulted in the successful appointment of Joe Sullivan as Global Director of Data & Technology at Bay Collective.
The assignment was delivered through a closely managed, high-touch search process, with strong feedback from both the client and successful candidate.
The project demonstrates ICP Search’s ability to deliver senior specialist appointments at the intersection of elite football, data, technology and high performance, particularly where a role is focused on building future capability and supporting long-term growth.