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 DPOs
Adele
Data Protection Officer
Adele is a highly qualified privacy professional with a proven track record of delivering data protection compliance projects successfully. She has a broad knowledge base, with valuable
expertise in South Africa’s POPIA;
Brazil’s LGPD; and California’s CCPA, alongside UK and EU data protection legislation…
Anita
DSAR Officer
Anita is an enthusiastic team player with over 20 years of experience working in a customer-focused environment in the Financial Sector. Having been involved with achieving industry-specific CIFAS standards and complying with FCA regulations, Anita has valuable prior experience working within strict regulatory…
Ben
Data Protection Officer
Ben is a Certified Information Privacy Manager who has a strong background working in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and legal sectors. An LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice Course graduate, Ben has worked as a Data Protection Officer for multiple private organisations…
David
Data Protection Officer
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 data protection compliance…
Ed
Data Protection Officer
Ed is a qualified GDPR Practitioner who has also achieved both IAPP CIPP/E and CIPT certification. Ed is an operationally minded privacy professional who is accustomed to working in proactive and fast-paced environments…
Eno
Data Protection Officer
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…
Ian
Data Protection Officer
Ian is a highly qualified data protection officer, holding the CIPP/E qualification, as well as the GDPR Practitioner certificate. Ian is also a qualified teacher and ex deputy headmaster, and has been the Data Protection Officer for over 130 schools…
Katrina
Data Protection Officer
Katrina holds a first-class honours degree in law and a post-graduate diploma in legal practice (with distinction). As an IAPP CIPP/E qualified privacy professional, Katrina specialises in DSARs, LIA/DPIAs, policies, licences and service agreements, and research and advisory guidance…
Matt
Data Protection Officer
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
Matt is a certified Data Protection Officer with excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and expertise as a data privacy consultant, auditor and trainer for multinational organisations. He has extensive experience tackling complex data privacy projects across a range of sectors…
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 higher education providers…
Ngozi
Data Protection Officer
Ngozi is a certified information privacy and data protection professional with extensive practical experience both in the UK and internationally. She is also a certified ISO 27001 lead implementer and auditor. As a common law qualified lawyer, with a Master of Laws degree…
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…
Patrick
Data Protection Officer
Patrick is a privacy and IT specialist with a track record of using astute analysis and communication skills to provide clarity around complex compliance issues, deliver excellent technical support and build and maintain relationships. With both a Master’s degree (with distinction)
Paul W
Data Protection Officer
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 Officer having gained over 13 years’ experience…
Paul G
Data Protection Officer
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…
Pippa
Junior Data Protection Officer
Pippa holds a first class Master’s degree in law and social justice (LLM) and a first class law degree (LLB) with honours. During her university studies, Pippa joined us at the DPO Centre, contributing to the creation of many…
Ravi
Data Protection Officer
An LLB (Hons) law graduate and qualified GDPR Practitioner, Ravi has a broad range of experience in data protection and privacy. He’s worked both in-house legal and compliance for major international pharmaceutical companies, and as an external GDPR consultant for companies in a variety of other sectors…
Richard
DSAR Officer
Richard is an experienced Data Subject Access Request Officer with a strong background in the public sector. Having worked for several public sector organisations, Richard has gained valuable knowledge around dealing with both DSARs and…
Shane
Data Protection Officer
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…
Stuart
Data Protection Officer
Stuart is a highly experienced and results orientated senior compliance professional with legal training. He has extensive hands-on experience working within organisations to deliver strategic improvements to their compliance and data protection practices and culture…
The Rest of the Team
Rob Masson
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.
Lenitha
Head of DPOs / Data Protection Officer
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 Head of DPOs, Lenitha provides effective leadership across our Data Protection Officer teams.
Kaye
Head of Client Services
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.
Matt
Head of Sales
Matt has over 25 years of business development and sales experience. He therefore brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role of Head of Sales that he has gained from working with a range of organisations and global corporates.
Arn
'Pod' Project Manager
Francesca
Personal Assistant to Head of DPOs
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.
Jasmin
Learning & Development Coordinator
Jasmin is an LLB law graduate with a Master’s degree in international humanitarian law. She is a very highly organised and dedicated individual, with experience in both administration and the legal sector.
Michael
Client Account Manager
Michael joins 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.
Milagros (Mili)
Personal Assistant
Sandra
HR Manager
Formally a journalist, Sandra has over 15 years of experience in HR, working within large firms to deliver extensive Business Transformation. Sandra has a Diploma in Communication Studies and is CIPD qualified. She is also a trained Mental Health First Aider and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing provision in the workplace.
Louise
PR Specialist
Louise is a PR specialist with over 20 years’ experience as a consultant and board member of one of the UK’s leading independent PR consultancies, London-based Lansons. Having worked with organisations such as The Economist, The Pension Protection Fund (PPF), Wealthify and Post Office Money, Louise is an expert in her field.
Board of Directors
Rob Masson
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.
Lenitha
Head of DPOs & Board Member
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 Head of DPOs, Lenitha provides effective leadership across our Data Protection Officer team.
Andrew
Non-Executive Director
Andrew has a wealth of experience commercialising and marketing technical products and services, both in the UK and overseas. A Chartered Engineer with an MBA from London Business School, he has held senior positions in a wide range of B2B and B2C businesses.
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.
Ian
Non-Executive Director
Ian is a corporate lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in private practice during which time he has worked with local, national and international companies on a wide range of corporate and commercial projects.
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.
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.
