Data Protection Officer (DPO) | Privacy & Cybersecurity Leader

Appointed Data Protection Officer overseeing compliance with applicable data protection laws and privacy regulations. Leading the design, implementation, and operation of the organization's privacy governance framework, including policies, notices, and internal controls. Advising executive leadership, legal, IT, cybersecurity, and business units on data protection obligations and privacy risk mitigation. Overseeing DPIAs, data mapping initiatives, and ongoing privacy compliance activities. Coordinating incident and breach assessments, supporting regulator communication and remediation efforts.

Led the organization's enterprise privacy and data protection program, operating in a role equivalent to Data Protection Officer. Designed and strengthened a GDPR- and ISO/IEC 27701-aligned privacy framework, integrating privacy controls into operational and technology processes. Managed privacy compliance activities, including DPIAs, data subject rights procedures, privacy policies, and awareness initiatives. Coordinated privacy efforts with cybersecurity, legal, risk, audit, and external stakeholders. Improved organizational readiness for regulatory reviews and audits.

Defined and executed the organization's cybersecurity and information security strategy in a regulated financial environment. Oversaw security governance frameworks supporting regulatory compliance, including PCI DSS and ISO/IEC 27001. Led cyber risk management, incident response, and security awareness programs. Reported security and risk posture to executive leadership.