AMFRESH Groupis a global agrifood innovation company shaping the future of FRESH food through innovation, science and technology.
Through its vertically integrated business model, the Group combines proprietary genetics and breeding, agriscience, biotechnology, sustainable farming and general commercialization to translate scientific innovation into commercial impact at scale.
With more than 95 years of expertise, AMFRESH is privately held, operates in over 60 countries and employs more than 12,000 people worldwide.
AMFRESH partners with many of the world's leading retailers and growers to deliver differentiated products, trusted supply and innovation across the FRESH food value chain, helping build healthier, more resilient and more sustainable food systems.
For further information, visit The RoleThis job profile outlines a role that balances solid professional experience, a strategic mindset, and hands-on technical delivery.
The successful candidate will combine sound business judgment with the ability to personally evaluate existing AI tools and solutions, frame the right use cases for the business, and quickly implement working developments for the Business Units and Corporate functions.
This is a type of hybrid strategy-plus-build profile.
As the AI Development Director, this position plays a pivotal role inshaping the artificial intelligence agendaof the company whilepersonally delivering the solutionsthat bring it to life.
The role combinesstrategic framing of AI opportunities, evaluation of existing tools and vendor solutions, andrapid hands-on implementationof developments requested by the Business Units and Corporate functions.
Reporting directly to the Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, and with the perspective of leading a small team of developers,



this role significantly contributes to the organization's innovation roadmap, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning.
The primary objectives of this role include:Support the definition of the AI Roadmap : Lead the development and continuous refinement of the Group's AI strategy and roadmap,aligning AI investments with corporate and business priorities, and presenting progress to the Board of Directors and ExComEvaluate tools and deliver solutions hands-on : Assess the AI tools and platforms available in the market and already in use at the Group, select the right approach for each business need, andpersonally implement working solutions— quickly and pragmatically — for the Business Units and Corporate functions, from agriculture and operations to commercial, finance, and HRDevelop AI and Technology perspective :Track the evolving AI landscape, critically evaluate emerging models, tools and vendors, benchmark competitor and industry adoption, and translate trends into actionable, prioritized opportunities for the GroupDrive AI delivery and governance :Own the end-to-end AI delivery cycle— from use-case identification and feasibility, through data readiness, model development, deployment and scaling — while establishingresponsible-AI, data-privacy, and risk-management standardsacross the GroupCollaborate with Group's top Executives and lead a small delivery team :



Partner with the CISO and ExCom stakeholders toembed AI into business priorities, working with IT, operations, commercial, marketing, finance, human resources, and Business Units teams to co-design solutions, secure data access, and drive change management for AI adoption.
Where needed, lead and mentor a small team of analysts to extend delivery capacity whileremaining personally hands-on with the technical workAbout YouIdeal candidate has6-10 years of professional experienceand is currently a Manager or Senior Manager within theadvanced analytics / AI practice of a top-tier strategy consulting firm— BCG X, McKinsey QuantumBlack, Bain Advanced Analytics, Kearney Digital, or equivalent — with strong analytical capabilities andproven hands-on AI experience ; candidates from the general strategy practice are not the target profile; complementary time in industry, a technology company, or a hyperscaler / AI-native organization is a plus, as is some experience leading a small team of analystsDemonstrated leadership

skills:
successfullycollaborate with CEO and ExCo membersto set the AI vision, execute assignments and deliver tangible business outcomesStrategic thinking paired with strong execution instincts: ability toframe the problem, choose the right tool, and move from idea to deployed solutionin short cycles, with sound Project / Product management, Change leadership, and Cross-functional collaboration skillsAI expertise across the full delivery lifecycle —generative AI / LLMs, classical machine learning, MLOps, and data engineering foundations — with the ability to evaluate existing tools and vendor solutions, decidebuild-vs-buy pragmatically, and personally take solutions fromprototype to productionExcellent communication and inte

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