I’m Dr Justine Dattani. I connect rigorous analysis with commercial judgement, and turn complex business challenges into clear priorities, better systems and coordinated action.
Based in the Netherlands · Open to remote and hybrid opportunities
PhDApplied Mathematics Imperial College London
Strategy → executionCommercial, operational and technology leadership
ISO 27001Governance frameworks supporting organisational certification
01 / SELECTED WORK
Different challenges. One consistent approach: understand the cause, then make change practical.
From insight to implementation.
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PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY
Turning operational friction into product direction.
Translated first-hand understanding of receivables operations into requirements and workflows for a bespoke collections platform.
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The challenge
Fragmented information and operational bottlenecks made consistent execution difficult.
My contribution
Combined competitor review and a costed business case to secure leadership agreement. Owned requirements, product design, workflows, external development management and testing.
What this demonstrates
Connecting business needs to technology decisions and making delivery accountable. This work covered product design and development; it is not presented as a launched platform.
02
GOVERNANCE & TRUST
Making governance part of how the business works.
Built governance and compliance frameworks supporting RM1’s ISO 27001:2022 certification.
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The challenge
Enterprise expectations require clear responsibilities, reliable evidence and consistent controls.
My contribution
Connected technology oversight, information-security governance, audit readiness and business continuity with day-to-day operations.
What this demonstrates
The judgement to balance business delivery, risk and the trust of clients and stakeholders.
03
LEADERSHIP & EXECUTION
Bringing clarity across functions and priorities.
Worked across strategy, technology, data and operations, coordinating with the Chairman and CEO to move priorities forward.
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The challenge
Strategic decisions only create value when people understand what needs to happen next.
My contribution
Led colleagues across collections, data and IT; supported recruitment, coaching and performance management; and prepared executive and client-facing materials.
What this demonstrates
A combination of structured thinking, clear communication and sustained attention to execution.
02 / WHERE I ADD VALUE
Explore by leadership need
What does your business need next?
My experience sits at the intersection of strategy, technology and people. Choose a focus to see the connection.
MAKE COMPLEXITY ACTIONABLE
A clear direction. A credible path to delivery.
For organisations that need to diagnose underlying problems, align priorities and turn strategic intent into operational change.
Research and analysis that inform commercial decisions
Business cases that connect investment to business needs
Cross-functional coordination from decision to implementation
Relevant experience: founding-member leadership spanning strategy, operations, data and technology at RM1.
03 / THE PERSPECTIVE BEHIND THE WORK
Rigour, with a human lens.
Good analysis starts with better questions. Good leadership makes the answers useful.
My background spans mathematical research, clinical practice and business leadership. It has shaped how I work: examine the evidence, understand the people involved, and communicate clearly enough to move things forward.
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Research-trained thinking
PhD in Applied Mathematics from Imperial College London and MASt from the University of Cambridge.
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Commercial and operational breadth
Chief of Strategy & CTO and founding member at RM1, connecting business priorities with technology and delivery.
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Ideas people can act on
Keynote and panel speaking experience, alongside executive communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement.
DR JUSTINE DATTANI
Clarity at the top. Momentum across the business.
Strategy & transformation · Technology leadership · Chief of Staff
Haarlem, Netherlands · Remote opportunities or a commutable hybrid role