The price comparison provider comparison market is expanding its technical capabilities with the employment of two senior AI professionals.
Andrew Hawkins, former CEO of ShieldPay and former CTO of Zopa and HSBC, joined as the company's new technology director.
Through his senior role, Hawkins became known for overseeing the delivery of digital platforms. In his new position, he will lead the creation of an engineering organization within the company to support the technical development goals.
The company has also appointed Roberta Cretella, who holds data, AI and analytics roles as director of data and AI solutions for companies such as Visa, Meta and Ocado Technology.
With both new recruits having a broad background in AI, the company is signaling plans to accelerate the incorporation of generated AI across the team and develop new AI-powered products.
Cretella will also lead the company's external involvement in AI, including its existing partnership with Cambridge University.
“The comparative market has already pushed the boundaries in AI and data application. The appointments of Andrew and Roberta are strengthening our ability to lead the way,” said Market Cheive Executive Mark Bailie.
“Their expertise and ambitions allow us to embed AI in our products and systems in a way that is safe, scalable and has a real impact on our customers and partners.”
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