In a recent article for diginomica, Peter Birch, Director of Technology & Digital Executive Search at Harvey Nash, comments on the findings of diginomica’s 2025 Digital Careers Report, focusing on how digital leaders are experiencing the current job market.
Birch explains that while much of 2025 was marked by caution and longer hiring cycles, there are growing signs of momentum returning, particularly towards the end of 2025. For senior digital leaders, opportunities are re-emerging as organisations restart strategic hiring that had previously been paused.
He highlights that AI skills are playing a defining role in this shift. Digital leaders with strong AI understanding and the ability to link technology to commercial outcomes are seeing increased demand, even as overall hiring remains selective.
Birch suggests this should reassure senior technology professionals in 2026 who may have found the market challenging in the earlier stages of 2025. While competition remains high, organisations are increasingly focused on securing leaders who can drive transformation, not just manage technology.
For the full insight from Peter Birch, read the article on diginomica.
