It's all about our People
What makes a great Data Protection Officer? There are of course many accomplished and qualified privacy professionals, but very few have what is required to be an outstanding DPO within our team. We know this because we’ve reviewed hundreds of privacy professionals’ CVs and we regularly interview the exceptional candidates. However, as you will see below, we recruit only those DPOs that demonstrate the specific knowledge, the precise skill set and explicit experience required to meet the exceptionally high standard you require and we set for the role.
Our Data Protection Experts
Abisola
Data Protection Support Officer
Abisola is a highly organised and ambitious team player with a Master’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education from UCL Institute of Education. Using her broad compliance experience and collaborative skills, Abisola works closely with clients to deliver successful…
Amy
Data Protection Officer
Amy is an accomplished data protection professional with CIPP/M, CIPP/E, and cybersecurity ISC2 certifications. She has gained a broad range of experience working across multiple sectors, including Finance, Insurance, and Property Management…
Angelique
Data Privacy Officer
Angelique is an accomplished privacy professional with over a decade of experience in privacy and information governance. She has worked across various sectors, including Healthcare and Transport, spearheading transformative privacy frameworks and AI governance…
Ann
Data Protection Support Officer
Ann is a passionate cybersecurity and data protection professional with more than 20 years’ experience in IT Services and Security. She possesses a wealth of knowledge in compliance, cybersecurity, risk management and mitigation. Ann uses her strong communication skills…
Ben
Head of DPOs
Data Protection Officer
Ben is a Fellow of Information Privacy with advanced knowledge in data protection. He has particular expertise in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and legal sectors. As a LL.B. (Hons) Law and Legal Practice Course graduate, Ben has worked as a Data Protection Officer for…
Ben
Data Protection Officer
Ben is a certified international data protection expert with deep knowledge of global data privacy laws. He’s also a member of the training advisory board for the renowned privacy organisation, the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)…
Brock
Privacy Officer
Brock is an experienced privacy specialist and an AIGP Exam Development Board member for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He’s a Fellow of Information Privacy and he holds a Master of Laws degree. As a successful problem-solver, Brock has…
Caroline
Data Protection Support Officer
Caroline is a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with several years of experience in compliance and regulation within the public sector. Caroline is educated to degree level and possesses outstanding attention to detail, even when under time constraints…
Chris
Data Protection Officer
Chris is an experienced Group Data Protection Officer building on over 18 years of diverse knowledge in the handling and processing of sensitive medical records within operational environments. Chris retains an excellent reputation for problem solving…
Cynthia
Data Protection Officer
Cynthia is a data protection professional with extensive experience in the Life Sciences sector. Having worked with several international organisations, she has in-depth knowledge of multi-jurisdictional privacy laws, including the EU and UK General Data Protection…
Dana
Data Protection Officer
Dana is a highly qualified former attorney of the High Court of South Africa before focussing her career in data protection. Dana has a strong background in financial services as well as the private healthcare sector. As a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)…
Daniela
Data Privacy Officer
Daniela is a talented privacy and compliance professional with a strong background in law. She supports organisations across multiple sectors in achieving compliance with Canadian, US, and European data protection laws. Working closely with businesses…
Dave
Data Protection Officer
Dave is a professional data privacy expert with extensive experience supporting international corporations with their data privacy compliance, most recently in the EMEA region. He is expert in communicating the specific data privacy processes and procedures…
David
Data Protection Officer
David is a highly skilled Data Protection Officer, with a record of success in various challenging roles within the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He is known for his professionalism, proactive approach, and self-motivation. His dedication to providing high-quality…
David
Data Protection Officer
AI Sector Lead
David holds a Graduate Diploma in Law, a B.A. from Oxford and is a qualified Data Protection Professional with ISEB qualifications in Data Protection and Freedom of Information. David has more than a decade’s experience in implementing and monitoring…
Dominic
Data Protection Officer
Dom is a CIPP/E and CIPM accredited Data Protection Officer (DPO) with over a decade’s experience in the field. He has worked across the Finance, Information Technology, Education, and Charity sectors, helping organisations understand privacy…
Eno
Data Protection Officer
Academy Training Manager
Eno is a certified GDPR Practitioner and experienced Data Protection Officer with a Master of Law degree (LLM) from University College London. With a strong background as a Business Consultant for Deloitte and BT, she has developed and diversified her specialism…
Emmanuel
Data Protection Support Officer
Emmanuel is a common law lawyer and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). With a strong academic background and extensive experience in handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), his customer-focused approach ensures…
Harriet
Data Protection Officer
Harriet is an enthusiastic and experienced data protection professional with a strong background in the healthcare sector. As an LL.B. Law graduate and qualified GDPR Practitioner, Harriet has over six years’ experience in working in privacy gaining valuable…
Ian
Data Protection Officer
Academy Lecturer
Ian is a highly qualified data protection officer, achieving a Post Graduate Certificate in Data Protection Law and Information Governance, holding the CIPP/E qualification, as well as the GDPR Practitioner certificate. Ian is also a qualified teacher…
Ilkin
Data Protection Officer
Ilkin is a business-driven, risk-oriented and technically literate privacy professional who’s experience derives from the financial and Adtech arenas. Ilkin has almost a decade of experience in overseeing risk and privacy matters. His infectious enthusiasm enables…
Jack
Data Protection Officer
Jack is a passionate data protection professional who constantly strives to effect positive change within each organisation he represents, driving compliance forward and inspiring a data protection culture. He is an extremely strong communicator…
Jennifer
Data Protection Support Officer
Jennifer is a self-motivated individual with several years’ experience in data protection working in law firms as well as the public sector, making her an asset to our DPSO team. Jennifer is educated to degree level and possesses exceptional organisational skills…
Julian
Data Protection Officer
Julian is a skilled Data Protection Officer with a degree in Business Information Technology with Law. He has a decade of specialist Information Governance and Information Security experience in both the public and private sector. His adaptable, balanced approach is an…
Katie
Data Protection Officer
Katie is an experienced data protection professional with a background working in the Education sector. Having acted as the Data Protection Officer for 120 schools prior to joining The DPO Centre, Katie has valuable practical experience…
Katrina
Head of DP Operations
Data Protection Officer
Katrina is a qualified solicitor and has also obtained the highly recognised IAPP privacy qualifications: CIPM and CIPP/E. Katrina specialises in developing privacy programs for organisations to show that they have the required controls…
Kat
Data Protection Officer
Kat is a highly organised data protection professional with a passion for conducting audit assessments to ensure compliance within business operations. She excels in managing end-to-end projects, leveraging her strong…
Lawrence
Data Protection Officer
Life Sciences Sector Lead
Lawrence is an accomplished Data Protection Officer and a Fellow of Information Privacy, with extensive experience across Life Sciences organisations, clinical trials, and information governance…
Liz
Data Protection Officer
Liz is a highly motivated Data Protection Officer (DPO) with an Advanced GDPR Practitioner qualification and CIPP/E accreditation. She has extensive experience in data protection and information governance across the Healthcare and Public…
Matt
Data Protection Officer
Pod Leader
Matt has an honours degree in law (LLB) and is a certified EU GDPR Data Protection Practitioner. Before becoming a Data Protection Officer, he had a successful career spanning 16 years in local government. Matt also holds a post-graduate diploma in Trading Standards…
Matt
Data Protection Officer
Pod Leader
Matt is a certified Data Protection Officer known for his excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. He brings extensive expertise as a DPO, consultant, auditor, and trainer for multinational organisations. From start-ups to FTSE 100 companies…
Michael
Data Protection Officer
Michael is a certified Data Protection Practitioner who brings a depth of experience to the DPO Centre. This includes his multifaceted experience in the trade union sector and his performance as data protection officer for a range of international…
Nicola
Data Protection Officer
With nearly 20 years’ experience, Nicola is a highly knowledgeable Data Protection Officer. Nicola is skilled in undertaking complex analysis and risk assessments, and bringing a calm, methodical and engaging approach. She has strong interpersonal…
Nish
Data Protection Officer
Nish is a certified GDPR practitioner who brings broad experience to the role, ranging from Corporate IT, running his own SMEs, to Public Sector work. His Corporate IT roles include project management, business analysis and training…
Obaid
Data Protection Officer
Obaid is a data protection and information governance specialist with over 8 years’ experience in the field. He has worked across the Public, Education, and Property sectors, where he has guided organisations toward stronger regulatory compliance and elevated…
Pascal
Data Protection Officer
Pascal is an experienced data protection officer with extensive knowledge of GDPR compliance, especially within the financial sector. He has worked as a Data Protection Officer, corporate lawyer and privacy team leader for financial services organisations…
Paul C
Data Protection Officer
Pod Leader
Paul has extensive experience managing compliance, risk and data protection projects in fast paced B2C environments. He possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and advanced communication abilities, enabling him to connect with, and direct cross-functional teams…
Paul G
Data Protection Officer
Pod Leader
Paul has a Master’s Degree in Law with Distinction and having worked in data protection compliance for over 5 years, he has a wealth of experience gained from working within a variety of organisations, particularly specialising in the Retail and Ecommerce Sectors…
Paul W
Data Protection Officer
Pod Leader
Paul has a legal background including a Master’s degree (LL.M) in Information Rights Law and Practice. Alongside this he also holds BCS certificates specialising in Data Protection, Information Security and The Freedom of Information Act. He is an experienced Data Protection…
Peter
Data Protection Officer
Peter is an experienced data protection specialist with a background in the financial services and manufacturing sectors. With a highly organised approach, Peter has previously been the lead point of contact and decision maker for all data protection and GDPR…
Pippa
Data Protection Officer
Pippa is a CIPM and CIPP/E certified Data Protection Officer with a first class degree in law (LL.B) and a Master’s degree in law and social justice (LL.M). She is a fantastic communicator and has experience working with organisations in a range of sectors…
Richard
Data Protection Support Officer
Richard is an experienced Data Protection Support Officer with a strong background in the public sector. Having worked for both private and public sector organisations, Richard has gained in-depth knowledge of handling DSARs and Freedom of Information requests (FOIs)…
Roberta
Data Protection Officer
Roberta is an accomplished legal professional and registered foreign lawyer (RFL) with extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional data protection. Known for her practical and thorough approach, she supports global organisations in navigating complex privacy regulations…
Rik
Data Protection Officer
Pod Leader
Rik is a highly qualified data protection professional, acquiring the CIPP/e qualification as well as being a Fellow of Information Privacy. With extensive experience working in the medical and healthcare sectors, Rik is a passionate advocate…
Shane
Data Protection Officer
Tech & Security Sector Lead
Shane is a certified GDPR Practitioner with experience in developing, implementing, and auditing data protection frameworks and programmes. With a background in Financial Services Shane brings with him a wealth of sector specific knowledge…
Finance
Caroline
Accounts Assistant
Caroline is a detail-oriented finance professional with a wealth of experience working in fast-paced environments. As a fully qualified AAT bookkeeper, she has a strong understanding of her key responsibilities and prides herself on accuracy.
Lucy
Finance Officer
Lucy is a fully AAT qualified accountant and part-qualified chartered accountant, with extensive experience in finance. She has an excellent grasp of the role and is a key member of the team.
Simon
Chief Financial Officer
Simon is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with extensive experience as a commercial finance director for various organisations. He has a 30-year track record in business launch, scale-up, and transformation projects, playing a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and operational delivery.
Victoria
Accounts Assistant
Victoria is a skilled finance professional with experience in business development, financial management, and investment. With expertise in managing day-to-day tasks and supporting the development of streamlined solutions, she contributes to improved financial efficiency.
HR
Gemma
HR Operations Advisor
Gemma is an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and reliable HR professional with a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 5 qualification. She is an outstanding team player whose positive attitude shines throughout her work.
Lucy
Recruitment Coordinator
Lucy is an experienced recruitment professional with practical expertise in all aspects of the hiring life cycle. Highly motivated, with a passion for providing the best candidate experience, Lucy enjoys working with multiple stakeholders to ensure their recruitment needs are aligned with the business needs and candidate expectations.
Sandra
Head of HR
A former journalist, Sandra has over 15 years’ experience in HR, working within large firms to deliver extensive business transformation. She is a CIPD Chartered Fellow (FCIPD) and Mental Health First Aider, with a Diploma in Communication Studies.
Sophie
Senior HR Advisor
Sophie has over 20 years’ experience in Human Resources and holds a Level 7 CIPD qualification. She is skilled in dealing with all aspects of employee relations, including talent management, resourcing, policies and procedures.
Learning and development
Evan
Digital Learning Manager
Evan is a digitally focused Learning and Development professional with over 15 years’ experience working in a variety of industries. Evan possesses a strong performance mindset and has a proven track record of building digital learning capabilities and growing high performance teams.
Jasmin
Learning & Development Specialist
Jasmin is a skilled Learning & Development professional with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and a Master’s degree in international humanitarian law. She is organised and dedicated, with strong experience in both administration and the legal sector.
Academy Cohort
Meet the 2024 Academy cohort
Meet our first cohort of five exceptional Trainee Data Protection Officers (TDPOs). With backgrounds spanning law, education, and data science, learn why our TDPOs chose to join the UK’s only DPO led professional training programme.
Marketing
Charlotte
Senior Graphic Designer
Charlotte is a highly skilled and versatile graphic designer. Having worked across a variety of industry sectors, both in freelance and in-house roles, she has extensive experience of producing graphics and visual assets for businesses.
Damiano
Marketing Operations Manager
Damiano is a skilled marketing professional with a Master’s degree in Marketing. He has experience managing CRM systems, optimising marketing strategies, and executing successful campaigns that boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
Joel
Digital Marketing Executive
Joel is an experienced digital marketing specialist, with a passion for maximising a company’s digital marketing reach. He has a proven track record of achieving measurable results and enjoys finding new creative ways to engage audiences on both organic and paid platforms.
Karen
Content Manager
Karen is a skilled content creator with over 20 years’ professional copywriting experience. She has in-depth knowledge of content marketing strategies, having worked with UK and international companies in multiple sectors. With a passion for storytelling, Karen is dedicated to driving growth and audience engagement.
Shannon
Copywriter
Shannon is an accomplished writer and graduate from the British College of Journalism, with a degree in English Language and Linguistics. Her cross-platform skills and background in journalism enable her to craft engaging copy with concise messaging.
Taylor
Marketing Assistant
Taylor is a dedicated and enthusiastic individual, with experience of supporting a wide range of digital marketing initiatives. With an NVQ level two in marketing, he has a passion for continuously learning and adapting to new trends.
Toby
Copywriter
Toby is a skilled copywriter with more than 20 years’ experience in publishing and marketing for B2B and B2C businesses. Holding a degree in Journalism and English, he excels at crafting engaging copy that drives action and builds brand identity.
Project Management
Amber
Project Administrator
Amber is an enthusiastic and driven individual, who is always looking to further her personal development. With a background in administration, she is highly efficient and has a keen eye for detail.
Amy
Project Associate
Amy is a highly dependable and organised individual who can effectively manage and prioritise a diverse array of tasks. With a proactive nature and keen eye for detail, Amy delivers high-quality project documentation to strict deadlines.
Francesca
Project Associate
Francesca is an experienced senior PA with extensive experience in the legal industry, gained from working at ‘Magic Circle’ law firms and the Queen’s Solicitors. She is therefore very familiar with the need to be efficient and effective.
Michael
'Pod' Project Manager
Michael joined the DPO Centre with 8 years’ experience in sales and business to business account management. Having previously worked in the renewable energy and advertising sectors, he has developed a great understanding of how to build lasting relationships with businesses across varying industries and sizes.
Thomas
'Pod' Project Manager
Thomas is an experienced and qualified Project Manager, holding an APM Project Management Qualification. During his career, Thomas has worked with major household names to successfully deliver, implement, and manage a vast suite of projects.
Commercial
Charles
Senior Commercial Executive
Charles is an ambitious and tenacious sales professional with over a decades’ experience across various sectors, including Finance and Technology. In addition to his impressive sales background, he gained his GDPR Practitioner certification in 2021.
Evan
Head of Business Development - Canada
Evan is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C) with over 10 years’ experience in business development. He excels at fostering strong client relationships and translating privacy issues into actionable, results-driven solutions.
Lisa
Head of Commercial
Lisa is an enthusiastic and driven sales professional with over 25 years’ experience in business development and performance management. She excels at bolstering client relationships across a broad range of sectors, such as Finance, Tech, and FMCG.
Luz
Partnerships Account Manager
Luz is a talented trilingual professional, fluent in English, French, and Spanish. She achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and holds over 10 years’ experience in customer service, client relationship management, and finance roles.
Noa
Business Development Manager
Noa is a skilled and strategic business specialist who speaks English, French, and Spanish. With valuable knowledge of the Data Protection industry and a Master’s degree in Business Management, she uses her expertise to continually drive growth.
Olivia
Commercial Assistant
Olivia is an enthusiastic, driven and motivated individual. With experience in previous administrative roles Olivia provides our Commercial Team with all the support they need.
Owen
UK Commercial Manager
Owen is an accomplished sales professional with more than 12 years’ experience in commercial management. He has a proven track record of delivering revenue growth, developing comprehensive sales strategies, and fostering client relationships.
Tom
Head of Global Strategic Partnerships
Tom is an experienced attorney with over 20 years in business strategy, legal and management advice. Specialising in business and privacy law, he has worked across various sectors, including finance, technology, healthcare, and life sciences.
Rest of the team
Arn
General Manager - United Kingdom
Arn is an operations professional with over 18 years’ experience curating business relationships, developing teams, solving critical problems, and engaging stakeholders to achieve organisational success.
Kaye
Head of Office Operations
Kaye has a Master’s degree (with distinction) and a BA hons (first class) in History. She is an experienced account and commercial manager and has worked as a legal adviser, specialising in areas of debt and consumer law, general law, tax, and probate law.
Lenitha
COO
Lenitha became an integral member of the DPO Centre team soon after its inception and has continued to be instrumental in its continued growth and development. As a member of the board and COO, Lenitha provides effective leadership across our Data Protection delivery team and oversees all elements of service delivery, marketing, IT and HR.
Rachel
Executive Assistant & Academy Coordinator
Rachel is a highly motivated, passionate, and organised professional with a wealth of experience in business administration. She is an adaptable team player and a fast learner who prides herself on enhancing accuracy, teamwork, and project delivery.
Rob
CEO
As founder and CEO of The DPO Centre, Rob is actively driving innovation, transformation and thought leadership in data protection and privacy. With over 30 years of business experience, Rob has been involved in delivering solutions to some of the world’s largest and most respected companies.
Directors and Advisory Board
Dave
Non-Executive Director
Dave is a driven, strategic and customer-focused senior executive with over 20 years’ proven delivery track record within fast-paced retail environments specialising in leadership, operations, business development and customer service.
Kym
Non-Executive Director
Kym has an impressive track record of outstanding performance at senior levels in Risk, Transformational Change, Customer Service and Operations Management over a 30+ year period within the Financial Services Industry.
Lenitha
COO
Lenitha became an integral member of the DPO Centre team soon after its inception and has continued to be instrumental in its continued growth and development. As a member of the board and COO, Lenitha provides effective leadership across our Data Protection delivery team and oversees all elements of service delivery, marketing, IT and HR.
Mark
Non-Executive Director
Mark has worked as a Finance Director within professional accountancy and later in the Motor Industry, Clothing Manufacturing, Professional Sports, Food Manufacturing and Agriculture.
Peter
Non-Executive Director
Peter has an impressive 33 years banking experience and is used to dealing with clients of all types from start-ups to multinational businesses. Peter has a post graduate diploma in coaching and specialises in helping to grow SMEs, particularly with Service, Business Development, Finance and using new technology to effect change in a more efficient way.
Richard
Non-Executive Director
Richard is an inspiring leadership coach with extensive frontline experience of founding and managing several international offices. He is an associate of the Møller Institute at the University of Cambridge, a consultant at the University of Oxford’s Said Business School, and an advisory board member of Imperial College’s MBA programme.
Rob
CEO
As founder and CEO of The DPO Centre, Rob is actively driving innovation, transformation and thought leadership in data protection and privacy. With over 30 years of business experience, Rob has been involved in delivering solutions to some of the world’s largest and most respected companies.
Rob
Non-Executive Director
Rob has over 25 years’ experience of working in finance and commercial leadership roles in large, publicly traded companies, mostly in the utilities sector. He is especially skilled at leading business development initiatives and implementing operational excellence across international markets.